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Housing

Unaffordable affordable housing scandal - earnings of over £30k not enough to qualify

An investigation by the BBC has found some affordable housing providers in London require applicants to be earning as much as £60k a year.

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cost of living

A glimmer of hope for homeowners as mortgage rates fall for the first time in months

Have mortgage rates now peaked? When can homeowners expect to see lower fixed-rate deals? We look at what today's drop in mortgage rates mean and what to do if you're struggling to meet repayments

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cost of living

Renters more likely to feel the impact of the cost-of-living crisis

UK renters are five times more likely to financially struggle than homeowners according to new ONS figures

housing

New measures announced to protect homeowners from repossessions

Homeowners to get a 12-month grace period before repossessions following latest interest rate hike.

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housing

No plans for government to help with mortgage rises

Michael Gove says there's no immediate plans to help homeowners with soaring mortgage costs. We look at what to do if you fall behind with payments and into mortgage debt

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benefits

Private rents unaffordable for people on benefits

Finding an affordable home to rent is becoming increasingly difficult for people on benefits, a new government briefing has reported.

housing

Positive changes ahead for renters

Renters' Reform Act could provide much greater protection for private renters

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housing

Private rents go up again

Private tenants have seen rents increase for an 11th consecutive month in the UK.

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housing

Interest rate rises again – what to do if you’re struggling with mortgage or rent payments

As the Bank of England votes to raise its interest rate from 4% to 4.25%, we look at what you should do if you're struggling to make your mortgage or rent payments.

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housing

How to manage rising rents and mortgage interest rates

A blog on how to make savings in the face of rising rents and mortgage interest rates.