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A dangerous playbook is being revived for the giant US housing agencies
19+ hour, 29+ min ago (345+ words) Your guide to what Trump's second term means for Washington, business and the world The writer is a former chair of the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, a former chair of Fannie Mae and author of the upcoming book "How…...
Relief for US homeowners as mortgage rates hit lowest since 2022
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (496+ words) Zehra Munir in New York Your guide to what Trump's second term means for Washington, business and the world The benchmark US mortgage rate has dropped below 6 per cent for the first time in more than three years, potentially offering…...
UK first-time buyers too pessimistic about securing a property, study says
2+ week, 4+ day ago (125+ words) UK first-time buyers too pessimistic about securing a property, study says'Financial Times Save over 40% on Standard Digital Save now on essential digital access to trusted FT journalism on any device. Savings based on monthly annualised price. - Stay informed with global…...
Should you overpay your mortgage — or invest the money instead?
3+ week, 1+ day ago (124+ words) Should you overpay your mortgage " or invest the money instead?Financial Times Save over 40% on Standard Digital Save now on essential digital access to trusted FT journalism on any device. Savings based on monthly annualised price. - Stay informed with global…...
Santander launches 98% mortgage for first-time buyers
3+ week, 4+ day ago (9+ words) Santander launches 98% mortgage for first-time buyers'Financial Times...
Monetary Policy Radar preview: Bank of England’s February meeting
3+ week, 5+ day ago (35+ words) At the December meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee delivered its fourth interest rate cut of 2025, taking the benchmark rate to 3.75 per cent in a narrow 5-4 vote. In the refreshed guidance, the ......
Bank of England expected to hold rates amid conflicting signals on UK economy
3+ week, 6+ day ago (126+ words) Bank of England expected to hold rates amid conflicting signals on UK economy'Financial Times Save over 40% on Standard Digital Save now on essential digital access to trusted FT journalism on any device. Savings based on monthly annualised price. - Stay informed…...
Why Trump’s crackdown on big investors in housing may backfire
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (130+ words) Curbing institutional ownership of single-family homes does not tackle the affordability crisis and could make things worse ... Save over 40% on Standard Digital Save now on essential digital access to trusted FT journalism on any device. Savings based on monthly annualised…...
Anomaly in UK rental reforms would leave thousands paying stamp duty
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (124+ words) Anomaly in UK rental reforms would leave thousands paying stamp duty'Financial Times Save over 40% on Standard Digital Save now on essential digital access to trusted FT journalism on any device. Savings based on monthly annualised price. - Stay informed with global…...
House prices jump across Britain as sentiment rebounds after Budget
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (123+ words) House prices jump across Britain as sentiment rebounds after Budget'Financial Times Save over 40% on Standard Digital Save now on essential digital access to trusted FT journalism on any device. Savings based on monthly annualised price. - Stay informed with global news…...