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James Pickford is deputy editor of FT Money and writes about property and mortgages. He also writes news and features on British arts and culture.
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Higher UK mortgage rates push landlords towards the tax advantages of company ownership
Suggestions the government will delay energy efficiency deadline leave winners and losers in the rental market
Mortgaged purchasers are cutting their budgets in the face of higher rates
Many lenders are trimming rates — though not all
Landlords look to get rid of financial ‘headache’ by exiting rental market, further depressing the housing market
Bank to reduce the cost of residential products by up to 0.35 percentage points
Biggest price rises in Turkey and Bulgaria, though they remain cheapest overall
The products’ sensitivity to rate rises means increases of thousands of pounds a month in repayments
Tenants face more difficulties finding properties as landlords are hit by mortgage costs
PM pledges ‘responsible’ approach to public sector pay to help efforts to curb price rises
Advisers warn of higher total interest payments and threat to retirement savings
Share of vendors taking a hit of at least 5% has jumped in recent weeks, according to research by Zoopla
Chancellor warns companies risk a regulatory crackdown if they do not pass on higher interest rates
Dividends-first approach no longer works so well
Sunak expresses support for decision and vows to keep tight grip on fiscal policy to help curb inflation
Brokers warn latest inflation figures will pile pressure on central bank
Central bank poised to raise cost of borrowing at its noon announcement in effort to curb inflation
Regulatory reforms, increased levels of equity and fixed deals should protect many homeowners
Chancellor wants lenders to help struggling households more and rules out fiscal support
For first time since 2008 two-year gilts also pass 5% ahead of expected increase in interest rates this week
New estimate of rising cost of borrowing increases pressure on Rishi Sunak to help families
Pressure mounts on government struggling to contain cost of living crisis as NatWest and Nationwide push up cost of borrowing
Brokers warn that other lenders will follow suit in blow to households
Spiralling UK mortgage rates hit home amid fears over impending legislation
Brokers anticipate more pain for borrowers as increased demand leads to deals being pulled and fresh rate rises
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