James Pickford is deputy editor of FT Money and writes about property and mortgages. He also writes news and features on British arts and culture.
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Share of vendors taking a hit of at least 5% has jumped in recent weeks, according to research by Zoopla
Chancellor warns companies risk a regulatory crackdown if they do not pass on higher interest rates
Dividends-first approach no longer works so well
Sunak expresses support for decision and vows to keep tight grip on fiscal policy to help curb inflation
Brokers warn latest inflation figures will pile pressure on central bank
Central bank poised to raise cost of borrowing at its noon announcement in effort to curb inflation
Regulatory reforms, increased levels of equity and fixed deals should protect many homeowners
Chancellor wants lenders to help struggling households more and rules out fiscal support
For first time since 2008 two-year gilts also pass 5% ahead of expected increase in interest rates this week
New estimate of rising cost of borrowing increases pressure on Rishi Sunak to help families
Pressure mounts on government struggling to contain cost of living crisis as NatWest and Nationwide push up cost of borrowing
Brokers warn that other lenders will follow suit in blow to households
Spiralling UK mortgage rates hit home amid fears over impending legislation
Brokers anticipate more pain for borrowers as increased demand leads to deals being pulled and fresh rate rises
Lenders pull out of buy-to-let market for owners abroad
Brokers warn of ‘another choppy period’ for borrowers
Older homeowners are using the value of their housing to shore up finances in the UK’s cost of living crisis, adviser says
The FT wants to hear readers’ experiences with such schemes as uncertainty clouds the outlook for financial markets
Rare works by Dutch master discovered by chance in UK family’s private collection
Resolution Foundation says £12bn costs of rising rates have yet to hit most households
Skipton building society launches no-deposit deal for renters
Uncertainty over UK inflation means millions reaching the end of their low-interest deals face a fraught choice
We want to hear your stories about refinancing home loans
Mortgage market stability boosts buyer confidence in spite of falling house prices
‘Portrait of Mai’, valued at £50mn, will be shared equally by two galleries in London and Los Angeles
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