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A number of high street lenders have increased cost of home loans in recent weeks
UK chancellor’s move aims to reassure voters that Conservatives represent the interests of homeowners
My brother wants a swap deal in shares for our London and French properties
Higher interest rates hit the market for the over-55s
Poll of nearly 3,000 shows mortgage and childcare costs are reducing investments
But research shows benefits are not spread equally
Falling mortgage rates and an uptick in agreed sales offer encouragement. But economic risks remain
London registers sharp decline in house prices as rents continue to rise
FT Money is seeking comments from readers who have taken out such a mortgage or rejected the idea
Lender’s data adds to signs of stabilisation in property market as mortgage rates ease
(Just not *much* better times, and not for all mortgage holders)
Share price of largest US non-bank mortgage lender are up 66% since November
Lenders in US, Asia and Europe hit by exposure to sector struggling with lower occupancy and higher interest rates
Month-on-month increase of 0.7% is fastest pace since October as mortgage rates ease
BoE data signal improved outlook for property market in December as interest rates ease
George Freeman warns politics becoming unaffordable and says £118,300 salary not enough to cover home loan payments
I bought a house with my friend who has since died
Unexpected increase will affect mortgages, savings and pensions
Bank of England survey shows improved property market outlook as borrowing rates fall
ONS data shows biggest drop in London and reflects impact of high interest rates on property market
When a price war breaks out, choose your money-saving weapons carefully
Falling mortgage rates push up demand but it remains a buyers’ market
FTSE 250 housebuilder says it sold nearly 10,000 new homes in 2023 but warns of uncertain year ahead
Moves follow similar action by HSBC and Halifax
Intense competition can be expensive but lower funding costs could lessen the pain
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