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Why we bought our first home with a 100% mortgage - despite the risks
The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.
September 17, 2026US labor market on solid footing; rising mortgages pressuring housing sector - reuters.com
US labor market on solid footing; rising mortgages pressuring housing sector reuters.com
September 17, 2026Interest rates hold expected but Bank of England facing tough choices
Forecasts of further rises in the inflation rate mean some analysts expect the Bank to act by the end of the year.
September 16, 2026How rising bond yields impact American consumers
The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains why some could see increased interest rates for mortgages and business loans.
September 16, 2026What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
July 22, 2026One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages
Homeowners face paying £45 a month more on average when they move onto a new deal over the next two years.
July 7, 2026Money Box
Money Box Live considers what buying a flat means for your finances?
July 1, 2026Will UK interest rates fall any time soon?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
March 25, 2026House prices in Wales rise faster than UK average - see how your area compares
Some areas have seen average house prices increase by 7% in the past year, according to ONS data.
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Why we bought our first home with a 100% mortgage - despite the risks
The couple are aware of the risks that come with their no-deposit mortgage Until last year, Conroy, 32, and his partner Amber, 28, saw little prospect of owning their own home. They were renting in c
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Interest rates hold expected but Bank of England facing tough choices
Policymakers at the Bank of England are expected to keep interest rates unchanged despite price rises accelerating due to the prolonged conflict in the Middle East. The nine-member Monetary Policy Co
How rising bond yields impact American consumers
The 10-year Treasury yield has surpassed 5% and reached its highest level since 2007. What does this mean for you? The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains.
What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?
The Bank of England has held UK interest rates at 3.75% four times, keeping them at the lowest level since February 2023. Before the US-Israeli war with Iran, rates had been expected to fall in 2026,
One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages
A million more homeowners face higher mortgage bills than the Bank of England had previously expected due to the impact of the Iran war. Just over five million homeowners should expect their monthly
Buying a flat: stepping stone or millstone?
Radio 4,·01 Jul 2026,·28 mins Available for over a year Buying a flat used to be a stepping stone to owning a house – but has this all changed? Research is telling us that the gap in price between
Will UK interest rates fall any time soon?
The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% at its latest meeting, keeping them at the lowest level since February 2023. Rates were cut from 4% in December, but the economic impact of the war in
House prices in Wales rise faster than UK average - see how your area compares
House prices in Wales rose faster than the UK average last year, with some areas seeing increases of 7%. Data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows average property prices in Wa