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Warning homeowners face 20% drop in disposable income

Posted on 22nd Jun 2023

Some 1.4 million mortgage holders will see their disposable income fall by more than 20%, a think tank says.

What is the UK inflation rate and why is it so high?

Posted on 21st Jun 2023

The rate at which prices are rising remains high, driven by soaring food prices.

Interest rates: How a rise affects you and your money

Posted on 22nd Jun 2023

The Bank of England has raised rates to 5% from 4.5% to control price rises.

Mortgages: What happens if I am really struggling?

Posted on 22nd Jun 2023

Homeowners are worried about higher mortgage costs, but lenders must help those struggling.

Warning homeowners face 20% drop in disposable income

Posted on 22nd Jun 2023

Some 1.4 million mortgage holders will see their disposable income fall by more than 20%, a think tank says.

What is the UK inflation rate and why is it so high?

Posted on 21st Jun 2023

The rate at which prices are rising remains high, driven by soaring food prices.

Jeremy Hunt rules out government help on mortgages

Posted on 20th Jun 2023

Jeremy Hunt says help for mortgages would fuel further inflation but will meet lenders this week.

Mortgages: What happens if I am really struggling?

Posted on 22nd Jun 2023

Homeowners are worried about higher mortgage costs, but lenders must help those struggling.

Interest rates: How a rise affects you and your money

Posted on 22nd Jun 2023

The Bank of England is expected to raise rates from a current level of 4.5% to control price rises.

Warning homeowners face 20% drop in disposable income

Posted on 21st Jun 2023

Some 1.4 million mortgage holders will see their disposable income fall by more than 20%, a think tank says.

What is the UK inflation rate and why is it so high?

Posted on 21st Jun 2023

The rate at which prices are rising remains high, driven by soaring food prices.

Jeremy Hunt rules out government help on mortgages

Posted on 20th Jun 2023

Jeremy Hunt says help for mortgages would fuel further inflation but will meet lenders this week.

Rent: 'We've got £1,750 a month and can't find anywhere'

Posted on 20th Jun 2023

Tenants are spending 28% of their earnings on rent, the biggest proportion for a decade, new figures show.

Mortgage rates: Average two-year fix now above 6%

Posted on 19th Jun 2023

It is the first time since December that the rate has been as high as 6%, driving up costs for homeowners.

Warning interest rate rise to slash spending power

Posted on 21st Jun 2023

Some 1.4 million mortgage holders will see their disposable income fall by more than 20%, a think tank says.

Jeremy Hunt rules out government help on mortgages

Posted on 20th Jun 2023

Jeremy Hunt says help for mortgages would fuel further inflation but will meet lenders this week.

What is the UK inflation rate and why is it so high?

Posted on 20th Jun 2023

The rate at which prices are rising remains high, driven by soaring food prices.

Rent: 'We've got £1,750 a month and can't find anywhere'

Posted on 20th Jun 2023

Tenants are spending 28% of their earnings on rent, the biggest proportion for a decade, new figures show.

Mortgage rates: Average two-year fix now above 6%

Posted on 19th Jun 2023

It is the first time since December that the rate has been as high as 6%, driving up costs for homeowners.

Mortgages to go up by average of £2,900 a year for 800,000, says Resolution Foundation

Posted on 17th Jun 2023

Rising rates means those looking to remortgage will pay £2,900 a year more in 2024, a think tank says.