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

At least five leading lenders increased rates on their fixed mortgage deals on Tuesday in response to “market uncertainty”, adding to pressure on homebuyers and…

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UK house prices should return to growth in next year, Rics survey shows

House prices across the UK are expected to return to growth within the next 12 months after an increase in new property listings and buyer…

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How council taxes and the budget are pushing owners to de-list second homes in England and Wales

In the first Covid-19 lockdown, Selaine Saxby noticed how empty her village had become. “I live on a close of 30 homes of which only…

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‘It makes moving pointless’: why stamp duty is the biggest downside to downsizing

What’s standing in the way of downsizing for Gail, 58, from Manchester – who is self-employed and lives with her partner in a five-bed house…

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UK house prices rise again but Halifax forecasts up to 4% drop in 2024

UK house prices rose for a third consecutive month in December amid a shortage of properties on the market, but are forecast to drop this…

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