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Homeowners raid savings and pensions to keep on top of mortgage payments

with interest rates remaining high, households have cut back in several areas to make their mortgages more affordable. What support is available for you?

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housing

Seven million households struggling to keep up with rent or mortgage

Seven million UK households are struggling to keep up with rising rent and mortgage payments.

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bills

Renters ‘facing £500 hike in energy bills after government u-turn’

Renters are facing having to spend £500 a year more on heating their homes after the government ditches energy efficiency reforms.

housing

Mini budget sees mortgages shoot up by £3k a year in some parts of the country

Homeowners in some parts of the country have paid £3k a year more on their mortgage since Liz Truss's mini budget.

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housing

House prices continue to rise despite mortgage worry

The UK Price Index reveals average house prices are still increasing but at at a far slower pace than last year. Find out what's happening in your region.

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housing

Rents to grow four times faster than house prices over next four years

Rents are predicted to rise 25% over the next four years, more than four times the pace of house prices.

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cost of living

Mortgage arrears hit 7-year high

Bank of England figures have revealed the amount of mortgage arrears rose to the highest level since 2016 in the second quarter of 2023.

housing

Housing at risk of become unaffordable for a fifth of families

Urgent action is needed by the government to prevent another 1.7 million falling into difficulty with housing costs, the NHF has warned.

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Older renters hit with a no-fault eviction notice every 16 minutes

Shelter calls for an end to no-fault evictions after a survey found an older renter is being asked to leave their home every 16 minutes.

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housing

Rents rising fastest in poorest areas

Renters in the most deprived parts of the country have seen their rent increase by 52% over the past four years.