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What the Bank of England’s latest rate decision means for you

The Bank of England decided (again!) to hold interest rates steady at 4%. N...
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Choosing the right mortgage in a changing market

With fixed-rate deals ending for many homeowners this autumn, now’s the t...
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More women are buying solo, and the market needs to catch up

Solo home-buying by women is rising fast — nearly 4 in 10 first-time buye...
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Base Rate Cut

Why the latest interest rate cut won’t mean cheaper mortgages just yet
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Locked out: The emotional toll of mortgage rejection in today’s Market

Thousands of UK mortgage applicants are facing not only financial barriers ...
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Surviving the market rollercoaster: Twists, turns and flickers of hope

For those of us navigating the financial and housing markets the last 12 mo...
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Bank of England reduces base rate again

The Bank of England has cut its base interest rate from 5.0% to 4.75%, its ...
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The new Labour government has committed to building 370,000 homes per year, but is it realistic?

The new Labour government has committed to building 370,000 homes per year,...
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Consumer watchdog warns Energy Performance Certificates are unreliable and in desperate need of reform

Which? Is calling for the next government to reform Energy Performance Cert...
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House Prices Election Update

According to Rightmove the majority of buyers and sellers have continued th...
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The General Election and Housing

Buyers and sellers are proving determined to press ahead with their home mo...

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