Britain’s lifeless housing market is a harbinger of permanent economic stagnation
Even so, the slight recovery in prices can reasonably be taken as evidence of a rather more resilient economy than...
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‘We spent £125,000 doing up our pebbled-dashed semi – was it worth the money?’
Claire says: “Caroline’s palette comprises contrasting colours with zingy accents cleverly spread out over large spaces with tall ceilings and...
‘I’ve taken out a 40-year mortgage – I’m banking on rates going down’
Elliot Benson, an adviser at Sett Mortgages, said many of his clients have taken out 40-year mortgage terms.He said: “The...
Why now is the perfect time to downsize
“As always tax should be considered, if the funds are not sheltered correctly much of the return can be lost.“We...
Why Help to Buy has become a disaster for first-time buyers
Mather-Holgate has dealt with a young family who bought their first home in Oxford three years ago. When their fixed...
Bank of England interest rate rises push mortgage costs up by a fifth
Mortgage payments for the average household have soared by a fifth since the Bank of England first began its policy...
Mortgage borrowers race to take in lodgers as interest rates rise
Traditionally, live-in landlords were typically empty nesters with large properties but less income, Mr Hutchinson said. However, this is changing.He...
Why draconian eco rules are accelerating Britain’s house price crash
Homes with EPC ratings of D and E offer the highest yields in England and Wales, at 6.7pc and 7pc...
These are the best places to invest £250,000
Bricks and mortar for 6.5 per centIf you already have a healthy pension, Isa and investment portfolio you might decide...
Why the world should fear a commercial property crash
Since 2020 we have been living with the whole Working From Home (WFH) phenomenon. This has had opposite effects on...
