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Mortgage rates edge up after Government borrowing costs soar and Pound falls

But they are not rising as sharply as after Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng’s 2022 ‘mini-Budget’

Evening Standard

Pension schemes in ‘robust position’ to deal with market fluctuations

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association said schemes are required to hold increased buffers to withstand market volatility.

Evening Standard

Major bank to cut mortgage rates from Wednesday in ‘bold move’

The announcement of reductions to some mortgage rates follows a spate of increases by lenders in recent weeks.

Evening Standard

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Major lenders hike some mortgage rates despite fall in base rate

The changing outlook for interest rates and rises in swap rates which are used to price home loans have had an impact, some experts said.

Evening Standard

The 40-year mortgage – solution to rising property values or too high a price to pay?

Deals that last four decades can help some get on the property ladder, but the overall cost may be a shock

The Guardian - UK

How to get the best interest rate deal on a UK mortgage

With thousands of mortgages out there and uncertainty over the future, doing research is vital

The Guardian - UK

Fixed-rate mortgages below 4% back on sale in UK

Brokers hope Nationwide’s mortgage deal is sign of ‘summer of savings’ for homebuyers

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Leading UK lenders raise fixed-rate mortgage deals amid ‘market uncertainty’

Borrowers urged not to panic as banks including Barclays, NatWest and HSBC readjust cost of loans

The Guardian - UK

UK mortgage borrowers can expect competitive rates but higher fees

Offers for homeowners may look improved but deals are likely to come with huge percentage-based product fees

The Guardian - UK

Solo buyers: the average salary, deposit and mortgage required for a first home in every London borough

The London housing market poses a serious challenge to single first-time buyers — so your first step is to get clued up on the affordability criteria

Evening Standard

Is it worth playing the waiting game in the hope of a better mortgage deal?

As costs rose yet again last week, with a warning to expect 5%-plus fixed rates, we look at the options for homebuyers

The Guardian - UK

Should you take out a second mortgage to renovate your home?

A second mortgage, also called a second charge mortgage, could help with your renovation project costs, but is it a good idea?

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What does Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Budget mean for London home buyers and movers?

Housing announcements were scarce but the Budget will impact buyers, homeowners and sellers over the next few months and years. Is it all doom and gloom?

Evening Standard

NatWest raises mortgage rates in line with its rivals

Lender takes unusual move of issuing notice to brokers on Sunday, saying it was increasing its rates

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How to cut the biggest bill of them all … your mortgage

As other costs spiral you can take action by asking for a payment holiday or to extend the loan term

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‘It’s been tough’: UK mortgage brokers chase deals as interest rates soar

Advisers and banks struggle with demand as buyers chase dwindling number of low-rate mortgages

Evening Standard

Mortgage repayments get more expensive overnight as Bank of England raises interest rates

Putting yet more pressure on households struggling with the cost of living, mortgages are getting progressively more expensive

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