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Interest rates will go down gradually, says Bank of England
The Bank of England has warned economic and global trade uncertainty has “intensified” as it held UK interest rates at 4.5%.
Read MoreCould stamp duty rise be final ‘nail in coffin’ for buy-to-let landlords?
A perfect storm of tax hikes, increasing regulations, and soaring costs is pushing more buy-to-let landlords to reconsider their position in the UK property market.
Read MoreInflation rises to 3% – what it means for your mortgage, pension and more
Inflation has risen again after falling in last month’s reading – it is at the highest level in 10 months
Read MoreFirst-time buyers face being priced out by LISA limits – warning
First-time buyers could be priced out of using the Lifetime ISA (LISA) tax-free savings product to buy a home in 62 regions by 2029, research suggests.
Read MoreInterest rates: What does a 0.25% cut mean for your mortgage, savings and bills?
The Bank of England (BoE) have today announced their base rate is to be cut 25 basis points, leaving the Bank Rate – what we might simply call the interest rate – at 4.5 per cent, the lowest it has been in the UK since mid-June 2023.
Read MoreBuy To Let Stamp Duty has little impact on market – claim
A conveyancing firm claims the government attempts to curtail buy to let and second home purchases by increasing stamp duty for additional properties, have had minimal impact on the market.
Read MoreThe era of the small landlord is over – it might change housing for the better
Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill moves a step closer to law today as it passed its third and final reading in the Commons. From here, it will go to the Lords.
Read MoreFour major mortgage lenders all increase rates at the same time: Here’s why more may follow…
Major banks have begun increasing mortgage rates in response to renewed economic uncertainty.
Read MoreLandlords to pay double stamp duty in April
Stamp duty bills will almost double from £8,452 to £16,190 in April, an increase likely to spark higher rental costs as landlords attempt to recoup costs.
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