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How to avoid becoming a mortgage prisoner
The Explainer Thousands of homeowners are stuck with expensive mortgages they can't escape
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Pros and cons of renting
Pros and cons One-third of households in the UK are rented, but the vast majority of people aspire to own their own home
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Six surprising issues that may affect your mortgage application
The Explainer From gambling to social media, your lifestyle and spending habits could worry mortgage lenders
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The Week Unwrapped: What has the Pope got to do with climate change?
Podcast Plus, the pros and cons of marathon mortgages, and the economic impact of Taylor Swift
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The pros and cons of mortgages
The Explainer Increasing numbers of borrowers are taking out long-term mortgages; many could still be repaying them in retirement
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Rising mortgage costs: what can struggling homeowners do?
feature Tips for securing a new deal and what to do if you cannot afford your monthly payments
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1% deposit mortgages: a good option for first-time buyers?
The Explainer Reported plan by the Treasury to reintroduce a low-deposit scheme has split opinion
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What is happening in the UK rental market
feature Rents across Britain have been rising fast but could be hitting their peak
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Are you better off with a product transfer or remortgage for your home loan?
The Explainer Product transfers are becoming more popular when a mortgage deal ends but they may not work for everyone
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Gazundering: the trend shaking up the property market
Under the Radar More buyers are reducing their offers at the last minute to force cheaper sales
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Marathon mortgages: should you get a 35-year home loan?
feature Longer-term loans mean smaller monthly repayments for borrowers but increase overall interest cost
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Interest rates: more ‘trauma’ for households
Talking Point Latest hike will cause ‘plenty of pain for borrowers’
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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
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Fixed-rate or tracker mortgages: which is best as rates rise?
feature The mortgage market is in flux as inflation remains high
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