Let’s not pretend Labour has found a way to defuse the ‘mortgage timebomb’
Starmer and his party seem to have concluded direct support for homeowners cannot be justified – but it’s smart politics to be seen to take on the banks
The Guardian view on mortgages: the crunch is coming
Editorial: Westminster is forever blowing property bubbles. What happens when they burst?
Wednesday briefing: How to solve the UK’s mortgage mess, as interest rates rise again
In today’s newsletter: Rising inflation and interest rates mean real pain for homeowners – with few signs of relief on the way
UK mortgage rates rollercoaster is the price to pay for cheap, short-term deals
Borrowers who made a short-term choice after the 2008 banking crisis were lucky – current borrowers have been equally unlucky
Tory MPs split on whether to intervene to help mortgage holders
Figures released on Wednesday expected to confirm UK stuck with highest inflation rate in G7
Hunt rules out mortgage support or food price caps; Mortgage ticking time bomb is ‘now exploding’ – as it happened
Jeremy Hunt faces calls to introduce mortgage interest tax relielf from Conservative MPs at Treasury Questions, and rules out price caps on food
Mortgage cost rises: how other countries compare with the UK
Borrowers are protected from shocks by long-term loans in US and paternalistic approach in Europe
Fixing UK’s draughty homes could add £40bn to economy, says Citizens Advice
Report finds that raising minimum energy efficiency standards by 2030 could have huge impact beyond bills
Average two-year fixed rate mortgage deal hits 6% for first time this year, as Sunak rules out extra help – business live
Average mortgage rates hit highest level since December, as asking prices for British homes fall in June for the first time in six years
Sunak says no extra help with mortgages as fixed rates climb to 6%
Prime minister says no new support available for households struggling to pay loans
Will I have to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage for a six-month sabbatical?
We’re planning a six-month trip so I’d like to rent my flat out while away to cover the bills
Millions are facing soaring mortgage rates. How did we leave them so vulnerable?
Homeowners in Britain are especially at risk because of a shortage of long-term loans. The sooner the Bank of England acts to fix this the better
UK homeowners face huge rise in payments when fixed-rate mortgages expire
More than 2.4m deals are ending in 2024, raising fears of financial timebomb
What are the best options if you are looking for a mortgage?
With interest rates predicted to rise again and cost of fixed-rate deals on the up, here’s what you need to know
What steps could government take to help mortgage borrowers?
As interest rates rise, cash-strapped households need speedy solutions to meet monthly payments