Interest Rates

Rising Mortgage Costs ‘Spook’ UK Housebuyers, Leading to Increased Price Discounts

by Antony Antoniou
July 2, 2023

Rising Mortgage Costs ‘Spook’ UK Housebuyers Leading to Increased Price Discounts Introduction As mortgage rates in the UK continue to soar, housebuyers are feeling the pinch, resulting in a surge in price discounts. According to research conducted by property website Zoopla, two-fifths of sellers in the UK are now accepting… Read More »Rising Mortgage Costs ‘Spook’ UK Housebuyers, Leading to Increased Price Discounts

Should Struggling Mortgage Borrowers Sell Now Before House Prices Fall?

by Antony Antoniou
July 1, 2023

Struggling mortgage borrowers should sell now before house prices fall, lenders say Should Struggling Mortgage Borrowers Sell Now Before House Prices Fall? Introduction: As interest rates continue to rise and mortgage borrowers find themselves struggling to keep up with monthly payments, lenders are advising them to consider selling their homes… Read More »Should Struggling Mortgage Borrowers Sell Now Before House Prices Fall?

The UK Mortgage Crisis: A Call to Pause Interest Rate Hikes

by Antony Antoniou
June 19, 2023

The UK Mortgage Crisis: A Call to Pause Interest Rate Hikes Introduction: In recent times, the prospect of another interest rate hike in the UK has raised concerns about the financial well-being of struggling households. Experts are urging the Bank of England to take a step back and reconsider their… Read More »The UK Mortgage Crisis: A Call to Pause Interest Rate Hikes

Up to one third of BTL landlords may be forced to sell

by Antony Antoniou
March 6, 2023

Up to one third of BTL landlords may be forced to sell Up to one-third of buy to let landlords may be forced to sell after failing their lender’s affordability tests, as I previously covered in other videos, when you buy a property with a buy to let mortgage,… Read More »Up to one third of BTL landlords may be forced to sell

Property Market Update Where is the market going

by Antony Antoniou
December 12, 2022

Property Market Update Where is the market going Where is the property market going at this point in time and more importantly, what should you do if you’re thinking about re-fixing your mortgage? If you are buying your first home, or buying your next home, the report from the Nationwide last month indicated a fall of… Read More »Property Market Update Where is the market going

Finally official confirmation that house prices will fall

by Antony Antoniou
November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

Finally official confirmation that house prices will fall House prices falling by a third, interest rates soaring to 6%, inflation surging to 17%, and the economy going into deep recession – these are among the key elements of the latest Stress Test announced by the Bank of England yesterday. The… Read More »Finally official confirmation that house prices will fall

Bank of England plays down fears of interest rates rising above 5%

by Antony Antoniou
October 24, 2022

Bank of England plays down fears of interest rates rising above 5% Aggressive rate hikes could crash the UK economy: Bank of England plays down fears they will rise above 5% Interest rates may not rise as much as feared, Ben Broadbent said Rates hiked on such a scale would… Read More »Bank of England plays down fears of interest rates rising above 5%

Twelve steps to protect against rising mortgage rates

by Antony Antoniou
October 18, 2022

Twelve steps to protect against rising mortgage rates Homeowners with mortgage deals about to expire have faced another worrying week. New home loan costs continue to rise – hitting levels not seen since the 2008 financial crisis. The Bank of England is now saying that by next year almost a… Read More »Twelve steps to protect against rising mortgage rates

Why they are lying to you

by Antony Antoniou
October 14, 2022October 14, 2022

Why they are lying to you Despite the financial tsunami that has hit homeowners and buyers over the last few weeks, just about everyone connected with the property industry is still persisting with their narrative that the market is broadly unaffected. When the market turns, the first indication is… Read More »Why they are lying to you

Bank of England chief economist warns of significant rate rise

by Antony Antoniou
October 13, 2022

Bank of England chief economist warns of significant rate rise Despite the worsening economic outlook, the Bank of England’s chief economist, Huw Pill, still believes that there is a major need for a “significant” base rate rise next month. Speaking at the Scottish Council for Development and Industry in Glasgow… Read More »Bank of England chief economist warns of significant rate rise

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