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Chancellor urges lenders to help homeowners struggling with rising payments after interest rate increase
We will answer your questions on what the economic uncertainty means for borrowers today at noon GMT
As millions brace for the impact of more expensive home loans, here’s my don’t panic guide to what happens next
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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
A hitchhiker’s guide to the housing market
Rental price growth is highest in London as prospective homebuyers are put off by soaring borrowing costs
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
’Til death do us debt?
Surge in borrowing costs reflects shift in gilts and interest rate swaps
Rising interest rates prompt lenders to clamp down on borrowers with small deposits
For first time since 2008 two-year gilts also pass 5% ahead of expected increase in interest rates this week
Regaining control over inflation is the best way to support homeowners
Home costs fell back marginally from May to June but housing experts say overall market remains ‘robust’
Chancellor will instead work with banks to help under-pressure borrowers, say his allies
Interest rate pain will come to us all in time — and it could well cost the Tories the next election
New estimate of rising cost of borrowing increases pressure on Rishi Sunak to help families
‘It can’t keep going on as it is now’ — tenants despair at spiralling rents but there is little relief in sight
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
Lenders have continued to raise mortgage rates, leaving buyers and homeowners struggling with costs
Spiralling UK mortgage rates hit home amid fears over impending legislation
RICS warns rate rise expectations likely to add more downward pressure on the market
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