April 5, 2024
How far will interest rates fall in 2024?
It's the question everyone is asking. Assuming interest rates will come down, how far will they drop? It depends on who you ask or whose opinion you value.
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March 18, 2024
Mortgage Prisoner Bill introduced
A new mortgage prisoner bill was introduced on March 12, 2024, by MP Marting Docherty-Hughes, intended to support the many mortgage prisoners that still exist today.
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March 13, 2024
Mortgage arrears hit 7 year high!
The latest data from the Bank of England shows that mortgage arrears rose in the last quarter of 2023. This wasn't unexpected, given the turmoil created by the pandemic and the high-interest rates that followed.
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March 10, 2024
What is Fiscal Drag and how does it affect you?
Whilst discussing the budget recently, a friend mentioned that despite getting a decent salary increase due to the high inflation period we have been going through, he is paying more tax than expected and losing out on an allowance. Ah, I said. Fiscal Drag!
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March 6, 2024
Budget 2024 - Stamp Duty - Non Dom Status
In today's budget, the government has changed the tax rules for those considered non-domiciled in the UK. Why is this relevant to mortgages?
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March 6, 2024
Budget 2024 - Stamp Duty - Multiple Dwelling Relief
Today's budget announced a change to Stamp Duty Land Tax. To be clear, this applies only to England /Wales and does not affect Scotland.
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