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Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey (C) attends the central bank's Monetary Policy Report press conference at the Bank of England on 7 November 2024 (Photo: Henry Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Bank of England cuts interest rates again - what it means for you

Donald Trump speaks during an election night event at the West Palm Beach Convention Centre in West Palm Beach, Florida, on 6 November (Photo: JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)

How Trump’s return to power could impact UK mortgages and inflation

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UK inflation drops below Bank of England target: what it means for you

Finance expert Martin Lewis has encouraged people to switch their savings accounts to take advantage of better interest rates.

Savers urged to switch accounts for better interest rates

The Bank of England has announced it will be keeping the base rate unchanged at 5%

Bank of England Base Rate held at 5% - what it means for mortgages

A poll of 500 adults who bought their first property have revealed their biggest regrets - including living in an area they do not love

First-time buyers reveal their biggest regrets

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What are the financial rights for cohabiting couples after a breakup?

Lad escapes damp rental that made him 'sick' - and lands London home

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I'm a mortgage expert - these 8 mistakes can hammer your credit score

Annual house price growth reaches fastest rate since December 2022

Annual house price growth fastest rate since December 2022

House prices in the 70s, 80s and 90s revealed

First homes in 1970s cost equivalent of £52k compared to £200k in 2024

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Britain's biggest building society brings back sub-4% mortgage rates

How average UK home and price has changed from 1970s to today

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Major lender cuts mortgage rates for first-time buyers

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UK households face major mortgage payment increases in next 2 years Alex Nelson

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I'm a mortgage expert - 9 pitfalls that first time buyers should avoid

People look at residential properties displayed for sale in the window of an estate agents' in London (Photo: ISABEL INFANTES/AFP via Getty Images)

Expert tips for first-time homebuyers as mortgages jump 61% in 5 years

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UK interest rates to hold - how it will impact borrowers and finances

Homeowners are set to see mortgage costs soar as the Bank of England confirms its biggest single interest rate rise in decades (Composite: Mark Hall)

Analysis What do the latest inflation figures mean for mortgage rates?

Positive Money's windfall tax campaign outside the Bank of England. Credit: Positive Money

The best way to get £14bn for schools and hospitals? Tax the banks Hannah Dewhirst

People look at residential properties displayed for sale in the window of an estate agent (Photo: ISABEL INFANTES/AFP via Getty Images)

Big lenders including HSBC and Barclays cut mortgage rates

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Bank of England holds interest rates and gives hope for borrowers

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UK house prices dip further after second consecutive monthly decline

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Building society unveils £5,000 deposit mortgage for first-time buyers

Nationwide Building Society is set to take over smaller rival Virgin Money after the pair agreed a deal worth around £2.9bn. (Photo by Paul Faith/PA Wire)

Nationwide confirms £2.9bn Virgin Money bid

The next UK interest rates announcement is due to take place soon (images: Adobe/Getty Images)

Explainer When is the next Bank of England interest rate decision?
The Bank of England will meet today to discuss its next decision on interest rates
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Jeremy Hunt and Rishi Sunak after the Budget. Credit: UK Parliament/Maria Unger

I had deja-vu listening to Jeremy Hunt's 2024 Budget Ralph Blackburn

Jeremy Hunt's Budget was a rinse and repeat from last year. Credit: Kim Mogg/Getty

Explainer Four key takeaways from Jeremy Hunt's 2024 Budget

HSBC is set to increase its mortgage rates. Picture: Getty Images

HSBC increasing mortgage rates

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'Dutch-style' mortgages are coming to the UK - but what are they?

Keir Starmer attacked Rishi Sunak over mortgages. Credit: Kim Mogg/Getty/Adobe

PMQs verdict: Keir Starmer is copying the Cameron playbook from 2010 Ralph Blackburn

George Freeman MP. Credit: UK Parliament/PA

MP resigned from £118K Cabinet role as he 'couldn't afford' mortgage

House prices have jumped for the second consecutive month according to Halifax's House Price Index, with a shortage of sellers blamed for the increase. (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

House prices jump as number of sellers on market drops

Some of the UK's biggest mortgage lenders have slashed their rates to below 5%. (Credit: Getty Images)

Huge UK banks slash mortgage rates to under 5%

Lloyds Banking Group announced a profit surge while mortgage lenders experience sky-high borrowing costs. (Credit: Getty Images)

Higher borrowing costs boosts Lloyds Banking Group profit to £1.9bn

'Excruciating mortgage rates', soaring home insurance, basic fuel costs already unaffordable and the colder months are on their way

Explainer The cost of living crisis is just not getting any easier

How much mortgage can I afford? (images: Adobe/ Getty Images)

Explainer How much can I borrow for a mortgage? Tips for how to boost amount

UK mortgage rates spiked in late 2022 - so what’s going to happen in 2023? (images: Adobe/NationalWorld)

Explainer Mortgage rates ‘remain high’ despite improving inflation outlook

Campaigners from Positive Money demonstrate outside the Bank of England in London on Thursday, against the rises in interest rates amid the cost of living crisis. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

Interest rates: How Bank of England base rate rise affects real lives

The next Bank of England interest rate meeting could create more woes for mortgage payers (images: AFP/Getty Images/PA/Adobe)

Explainer UK interest rate ‘set to surpass’ current 15-year high in August

Mortgages terms are the amount of time over which you agree you will repay your lender (image: Adobe)

Explainer Long-term mortgage deals: can they solve first-time buyer woes?

Felicity Holloway, who heads up mortgages at Moneybox Home-buying, has revealed how homeowners can navigate remortgaging with greater confidence.

Mortgage expert’s five tips on ‘daunting prospect’ of remortgaging

Top tips for remortgaging

Five tips to tackle remortgaging

Surging house prices and pension values have largely benefited older generations with many young people locked out of home ownership altogether, according to the Resolution Foundation.

House prices could fall 25% in biggest hit to UK’s wealth ‘since war’

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Almost 1 million homeowners will see monthly mortgage increase by £500

Fixed deals pass levels seen during the aftermath of Liz Truss’ mini-budget (images: NationalWorld)

Mortgage rates soar to 15-year high as MPs grill lenders

Martin Lewis has warned of a “nightmare year” ahead due to rising mortgage and rent costs (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis issues mortgage warning as he makes demand for renters

House prices are dropping by more than 5% in more than four out of ten sales, according to a new report by real estate company Zoopla. (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

Almost half of UK home sellers shaving 5% off price to secure a sale

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has agreed a plan with the banks to help mortgage holders struggling with sky-high interest rates, but has held off on offering government support. Credit: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld

Explainer How the Tories, Labour and Lib Dems plan to tackle the mortgage crisis

Interest rates have gone up to 4.25% after the latest Bank of England decision (images: Adobe/AFP/Getty Images)

Explainer How interest rates affect inflation amid latest Bank of England hike

If Next’s sales uplift is a sign of what’s to come in May’s inflation statistics (which will be released tomorrow morning), it could well spell more pain for mortgage payers. Credit: Kim Mogg/Adobe

Analysis Next's profits could spell more inflation pain for mortgage holders

Jeremy Hunt has ruled out financial support for mortgage holders. Credit: Adobe/Getty

Jeremy Hunt rules out government support in mortgage crisis

A mortgage broker’s expertise is worth its weight in gold (image: Adobe)

4 top tips for anyone whose mortgage fix is set to expire Henry Sandercock

The Halifax HPI for October has been released (images: Getty Images/Adobe/NationalWorld)

Explainer First annual decline in house prices since 2012, new figures show

Nationwide publishes its latest analysis of the UK property market every month (images: Getty Images/PA)

Explainer Nationwide predicts property market downturn after mortgage turmoil