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Halifax: UK house prices ‘plateauing’ due to rising mortgage rates
The annual spring bounce in UK house prices did not occur in April, the lender found. It blamed the Bank of England’s interest rate freeze for the inflation stagnation.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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What's happening to UK mortgage rates?
Mortgage rates have been rising since late February, hitting house price inflation in the process. Here's what the situation could mean for you.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Stamp duty calculator: how much of a UK sold house price is taxed?
Our stamp duty calculator shows you how much the tax will cost you, depending on which band the house price you’re paying falls into.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Why are lenders hiking UK mortgage rates? Interest rates and service factors explained
Explainer Mortgage rates have remained close to decade-highs for 18 months since Liz Truss’s mini-Budget. They are currently on the up again. Here’s why.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Mortgage rate hikes behind drop in UK house prices, Nationwide finds
News UK house prices have not enjoyed the usual spring bounce due to an uptick in mortgage rates, according to Nationwide, with first-time buyers being particularly impacted
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Zoopla House Price Index: house prices rise in the north, but slide in the south
News The latest report from Zoopla has shown average house price inflation remains down against the year, with the decline particularly centred on southern England.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Halifax: smaller homes drive house price growth
News Near-record house prices and high interest rates are forcing buyers to plump for smaller homes, Halifax has found, with flats and terraced houses leading overall UK price growth.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Buyers need to earn £20k above average UK salary to afford sold house prices, Go.Compare finds
News The average UK salary is £20k too low to afford the country's typical house price - we look at just how much you need to earn to step onto the property ladder in the UK
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Revealed: Best buy-to-let property hotspots in the UK
Looking for the best buy-to-let property locations in the UK? We reveal the top 10 postcodes with the strongest rental returns
By Oojal Dhanjal Published