Mortgages
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2023: the year of sticker shockThe Explainer Many Americans were down on the economy this year due to problematic prices
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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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, The Week US Published
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Interest rates: more ‘trauma’ for householdsTalking 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-buildsPros 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 housingPros and Cons Life on the road can be liberating but hygiene is only one of the challenges
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK 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, The Week UK 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 houseTalking 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 overfeature 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 sayfeature Market weathervanes, blessed release and ERCsome charges
By The Week Staff Published
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The Week Unwrapped: Mortgage penalties, waste and femcelspodcast 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 chartsfeature Demand continues to outstrip ‘stock-starved’ housing market
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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Mortgage rates heading for ‘biggest surge’ since 2008feature 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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