Inflation remains a challenge

Inflation remains a challenge

CPI inflation goes down in July compared to June, but air travel and hotel costs keep core inflation stubbornly high. Consumer Price Index inflation (CPI) went down from 7.9% in June to 6.8% in July, according to figures published by The Office for National...
Inflation dropped in June

Inflation dropped in June

Inflation fell to 7.9% in June, which marked a pleasant surprise for the mortgage industry. So what will happen with interest rates now? Read on… With rising interest rates, and the cost of living still expensive, you could be forgiven for thinking there’s very little...
Interest rates are coming down

Interest rates are coming down

While interest rates are no longer at the historic lows we saw last year, they are starting to come down and the market is showing signs of stability. The Bank of England base rate has increased steadily all year in a bid to combat inflation. On 3 November, it was...
Key points from the Autumn Statement

Key points from the Autumn Statement

The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement was issued yesterday (17 November), and there was some good news for homebuyers regarding stamp duty. Here’s a quick summary… Chancellor Jeremy Hunt yesterday revealed his Autumn Statement. The Chancellor said he wants to restore...
The Bank of England increases the base rate

The Bank of England increases the base rate

The latest announcement from the Bank of England to increase the base rate to 1.75% marks the sixth consecutive rate rise. The Bank of England has just announced that the base rate is increasing to 1.75% in a bid to combat rising inflation. The Bank has just announced...