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Social housing tenants urged to report failing landlords

Make Things Right campaign puts pressure on social housing landlords to make sure their properties are safe for tenants. Find out what to do if your home isn't up to standard

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Brits ‘could be storing up problems with longer mortgages and higher credit card use’

The Bank of England has warned that people could end up in problem debt by opting for longer mortgages and relying too much on credit cards.

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Misery for tenants as rents hit record highs

The cost of renting has risen again. Why is it so expensive and will rents fall anytime soon?

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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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.