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.
Chancellor likely to be asked about 8% surcharge on bank profits
Average for two-year fixed deal is now 5.97%, up from 5.75% on Monday
Banks and building societies offer pricier deals after week of turmoil for UK gilts
Sharp jump in interest charges for those refinancing will hit profits
The watchdog’s supervisors have spoken to banks to ensure lenders have solutions for borrowers
Large-scale support for gilt market raises hopes of quick return of fixed-rate products for homeowners
Banks that are still offering home loans are deluged with demand
Mini-Budget statement compounds earlier Bank of England rate rise
UK Finance estimates that 1.8mn borrowers will see their fixed-rate deals end in 2023
Many buy-to-let investors plan to sell all or part of their portfolios
Confusion reigns over what is a reasonable gratuity in an era of opaque salaries
FT Money would like to hear from buy-to-let investors looking to sell up or add to their portfolio as the mood turns
Shortage of accommodation results in private landlords and agents demanding that applicants bid to secure property
Fears grow of a mass sell-off of homes which are uneconomic to upgrade
Culture secretary to look ‘sympathetically’ on calls to extend export ban of Georgian masterpiece
Market turmoil adds to clients’ concerns about charges
Move comes as inflation is expected to surge even higher before end of 2022
Deficient legal processes must be improved in line with the Renters’ Reform bill, property owners warn
Bank is ‘mindful’ of inflation, says Alison Rose, but no ‘sign of stress’ on loan book
Owner-occupiers have more elbow room to reduce their spending to cope with rising inflation, analysis suggests
Brokers urge caution in volatile market
Brokers left with short window to complete clients’ applications before products are withdrawn or replaced
But 4mn had not filed a week before this year’s January 31 deadline
Interest rate rises and cost of living squeeze likely to strengthen the role of mortgage-free buyers
London gallery says it will look for partnerships with other institutions to save money
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