Mortgages
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Where will mortgage rates head in 2024?
The Explainer Homebuyers are hoping a reprieve is somewhere on the horizon
By Becca Stanek Published
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Interest rates: more ‘trauma’ for households
Talking Point Latest hike will cause ‘plenty of pain for borrowers’
By The Week Staff Published
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The pros and cons of new-builds
Pros and Cons More options for first-time buyers and lower bills are offset by ‘new-build premium’ and the chance of delays
By The Week Staff Published
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Is buying a house cheaper than renting?
In Depth Renters face rising costs and a shortage of properties on the market
By The Week Staff Last updated
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The pros and cons of van life and other unconventional housing
Pros and Cons Life on the road can be liberating but hygiene is only one of the challenges
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Early repayment fees: does forking out to remortgage pay off?
In Depth Homeowners considering switching mid-deal as mortgage rates rise may face hefty charges
By Hollie Clemence Published
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How will recession affect the UK?
Today's Big Question Inflation set to hit 13% by end of year as UK on course for recession, warns Bank of England
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Affordability test scrapped: what ‘huge’ mortgage rule change means for buying a house
Talking Point Bank of England cuts red tape on mortgage approval process despite soaring inflation
By The Week Staff Published
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Interest rates: why the long era of ever-cheaper finance is finally over
feature Bank of England is warning that hikes are ahead as inflation soars
By The Week Staff Published
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Home equity release: what the experts say
feature Market weathervanes, blessed release and ERCsome charges
By The Week Staff Published
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The Week Unwrapped: Mortgage penalties, waste and femcels
podcast Should mortgages cost more for inefficient homes? Can companies be shamed into cutting wasted stock? And has the incel movement spread to women?
By The Week Staff Published
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The house price boom in five charts
feature Demand continues to outstrip ‘stock-starved’ housing market
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Mortgage rates heading for ‘biggest surge’ since 2008
feature Homeowners to be hit by interest hikes as Bank of England tries to rein in inflation
By The Week Staff Published
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How the new low-deposit mortgage scheme works
feature Government vows to turn ‘Generation Rent’ into ‘Generation Buy’
By The Week Staff Last updated
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