Mortgages
UK inflation falls to lowest level in more than two years. But what does it mean for your wallet?
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UK inflation falls to lowest level in more than two years. But what does it mean for your wallet?
'Even though inflation is falling overall, it's important to remember that people's mortgages and rents are still going up'
Spring Budget: Jeremy Hunt abandons divisive 99% mortgage scheme
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Spring Budget: Jeremy Hunt abandons divisive 99% mortgage scheme
Jeremy Hunt to unveil 99% mortgages in Spring Budget. But what does it mean for housing crisis?
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Jeremy Hunt to unveil 99% mortgages in Spring Budget. But what does it mean for housing crisis?
When will house prices go down?
When will house prices go down?
How Marvel's Spider-Man 2 video game perfectly exemplifies UK's housing crisis
How Marvel's Spider-Man 2 video game perfectly exemplifies UK's housing crisis
Housing is more affordable than a year ago, says Halifax
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Housing is more affordable than a year ago, says Halifax
A million households face a £500-a-month hike as mortgage rates skyrocket. Here's where to get help
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A million households face a £500-a-month hike as mortgage rates skyrocket. Here's where to get help
Martin Lewis predicted the mortgage timebomb, so why did the government not listen?
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Martin Lewis predicted the mortgage timebomb, so why did the government not listen?
First-time buyers will soon be able to get a 100% mortgage without a deposit. But is it affordable?
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First-time buyers will soon be able to get a 100% mortgage without a deposit. But is it affordable?
Landlords set to pass on mortgage rate hikes to tenants
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Landlords set to pass on mortgage rate hikes to tenants
Major building society says it will stop offering mortgages on second homes
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Major building society says it will stop offering mortgages on second homes
Liz Truss vows to make rent payments count in mortgage assessments if she’s named prime minister
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Liz Truss vows to make rent payments count in mortgage assessments if she’s named prime minister
Will 50-year mortgages help tackle the housing crisis?
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Will 50-year mortgages help tackle the housing crisis?
Help to Build scheme asks Brits to tackle the housing crisis – but ‘won’t reach those in need’
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Help to Build scheme asks Brits to tackle the housing crisis – but ‘won’t reach those in need’
Boris Johnson's plans to expand Right to Buy housing scheme labelled 'baffling and unworkable'
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Boris Johnson's plans to expand Right to Buy housing scheme labelled 'baffling and unworkable'
The value of UK housing grew by £1m every minute in 2021
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