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Mortgage rates start to fall

Mortgage rates start to fall

Mortgage rates have started to ease slightly, offering hope for buyers and homeowners. Here’s what the latest changes mean for you. There is some welcome news for anyone looking to buy their first home, move property, or remortgage. For the first time since the...

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UK House Prices Dipped in March

UK House Prices Dipped in March

The latest Halifax House Price Index shows a slight cooling in the housing market, with prices falling in March and annual growth easing as economic uncertainty impacts buyer confidence. UK house prices saw a modest decline in March, signalling a slowdown in market...

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UK inflation stays at 3% as price rise warnings grow

UK inflation stays at 3% as price rise warnings grow

Inflation remained steady in February, but rising energy costs and global uncertainty mean households could soon feel financial pressure. UK inflation held at 3% in February, unchanged from January, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics....

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Landlords unsure how the Renters’ Rights Act Will Work

Landlords unsure how the Renters’ Rights Act Will Work

Landlords have good awareness of the upcoming Renters’ Rights Act, but many remain unsure about how the new rules will work in practice. The Renters’ Rights Act is set to bring significant changes to the private rental sector. While most landlords are aware of the...

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Bank of England holds the base rate

Bank of England holds the base rate

The rate has been held at 3.75% in response to recent global events. Find out what this means for mortgage rates. The Bank of England has held the base rate at 3.75% in today’s rate review. Only a few weeks ago, a rate cut today looked likely, but recent global events...

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Mortgage rates rise and lenders pull products

Mortgage rates rise and lenders pull products

Mortgage rates have climbed above 5%, while hundreds of mortgage products have been withdrawn from the market. Here’s what you need to know. Mortgage rates have gone up in the wake of the war in Iran. The UK mortgage market has seen a sudden shift in recent days, with...

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