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Bank of England votes to hold base rate at 5.00%
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted 8 to 1 to hold the base rate at 5.00%. This move comes after MPC’s inital decision to set the rate at...

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Sep 19, 20244 min read


Economists split on tomorrow's interest rate decision as inflation remains at 2.2%
Markets are currently pricing in a 25% chance of another cut tomorrow. UK inflation was unchanged at 2.2% in August, in line with market...

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Sep 18, 20244 min read


Ditch These 7 Things to Make Your Living Room Feel Bigger
Feeling cramped? These sitting room mainstays could be making your space seem smaller Did you know there are certain design details that...

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Sep 16, 20243 min read


New report reveals how domestic abusers are weaponising joint mortgages against 750,000 UK women
Perpetrators are causing economic harm by refusing to pay their agreed share of the mortgage, agree to new terms, or sell up. One in...

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Sep 16, 20243 min read


How to keep a house warm in winter for less
Trying to keep your home warm in the colder months can send energy bills soaring. Here’s what you can do to use less energy while keeping...

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Sep 13, 20247 min read


10 Tricks for Adding Kerb Appeal to Your Home
Ensure the front of your property lifts your spirits, and makes the right impression, with these tips for sprucing it up With all the...

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Sep 11, 20243 min read


Do you need a mortgage broker?
Mortgage brokers – like the experts at Mortgage Tree – can scour the market for you, looking for the right deal to suit your situation....

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Sep 10, 20241 min read


State Pension to increase by £460 a year, but most pensioners will still be worse off.
With most pensioners paying tax, and more than half next year’s rise simply keeping pace with inflation, most pensioners will still be...

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Sep 10, 20244 min read


Generation giving up on homeowning could miss out on millions, finds YBS
More than a fifth (21%) of 18 to 34-year-olds, and 59% of those aged 35 to 54, are unsure if they will ever own a home, or are not...

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Sep 2, 20243 min read


Demystifying remortgaging – how brokers can take the stress out of finding a new rate
Jonathan Stinton, head of intermediary relationships at Coventry for intermediaries, explores how brokers can support their clients to...

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Aug 31, 20243 min read


October Budget is "going to be painful", Starmer warns
The prime minister added that "those with the broadest shoulders should bear the heavier burden". Keir Starmer has announced in a speech...

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Aug 29, 20245 min read


Loft conversion costs and how to reduce them
Converting your loft space is a great way to add more space to your home. But how much does a loft conversion cost and can you do it for...

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Aug 29, 20246 min read


Do I need life insurance?
Life insurance is not something that people think about very often, but if you are in the process of buying a home or if you are a...

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Aug 29, 20243 min read


Sheffield and Bradford among cities that provide best investment returns, research reveals
Market analysis by easyMoney has revealed that Sheffield and Bradford are among the cities that have provided the best property...

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Aug 19, 20242 min read


Labour's plans for the rental market
As the new government takes shape, what do their new housing policies mean for landlords and the rental market? We’ve outlined Labour’s...

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Aug 19, 20242 min read


A third of homeowners describe new build housing as poor quality
Homeowners need greater protection from poor quality housing amidst the Government’s plans for 1.5 million new homes, the New Homes...

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Aug 18, 20242 min read


Labour Announces Minimum EPC Ratings for Landlords
The minimum EPC targets are back. Here, we review Labour’s energy-efficiency plans for the PRS and what this means for your properties....

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Aug 18, 20242 min read


Easy Switches - 7 Easy Bathroom Refurb Ideas
If your bathroom's in need of a boost but your budget won't stretch to a complete overhaul, you're in the right place. We've compiled the...

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Aug 18, 20244 min read


Bank of England cuts key interest rate to 5 percent, saying inflation threat has eased
First decrease since 2020 eases pressure on businesses a month after Keir Starmer became prime minister. The Bank of England cut its key...

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Aug 2, 20243 min read


Don’t let financial worries overheat your summer 2024 fun
Summer is a time for relaxation and creating memories, but let's be honest, it can also be a strain on your wallet. Between travel,...

Mortgage Tree
Jul 22, 20243 min read
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