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Brokers urge caution in volatile market
Gap between equity-rich house owners and first-time buyers set to widen as cost of living crisis hits
Profits double at UK’s largest building society on back of mortgage growth and higher interest margins
Brokers left with short window to complete clients’ applications before products are withdrawn or replaced
Credit card balances stand $71bn higher than a year ago but New York Fed says borrowers are in ‘very good shape’
I’m a first-time buyer and my agent has pushed me to use their contact
Interest rate rises and cost of living squeeze likely to strengthen the role of mortgage-free buyers
Several mortgage lenders have already raised rates
UK retirement age is rising as is demand for extended home loan terms
Shoppers settle for less space and take second jobs in response to declining affordability
Takeover of real estate software and data company is largest in history for bourse operator
Higher home loan costs and the cost of living crunch are bringing caution to buyers
After the hard work of saving for a deposit, here’s everything first-time buyers need to know
Research suggests highly leveraged investors in buy-to-let may start losing money
‘By the time I got to the checkout I was presented with a bill for £210. How on earth did that happen?’
Workers lucky enough to get a bonus this year want to make the most of their money
While values are high, real interest rates are negative, making homes surprisingly affordable
UK lender upends historical norm of borrowers paying more for longer-term deals
Identifying who will be affected and how remains a complex task
Forget ‘lower for longer’, a more fitting mantra for our personal finances is ‘higher much sooner’
The economy is expected to grow, but the hit to our pockets will be as big as in the worst recessions
Requirement for overseas companies to declare ownership, raises tax issues
And a contrarian view on oil
Research underscores the growing importance for owners of rental yields over capital growth
Now is a good time to pick over the bones of the UK government’s controversial equity loan scheme
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