Rising rates dominated the news around housing and mortgage markets throughout 2022, setting the tone for an expected market downturn in 2023. After the latest Bank Rate rise in February increased repayments for those on variable rates, how will the mortgage and housing markets react?

Up and down

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The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has voted 7-2 to increase Bank Rate by 0.25% to 4.25%. The decision to lift rates for the 11th time in a row comes after figures showed the cost of living rising by more than expected. Inflation jumped to 10.4% in the year to February, despite predicti…

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It’s fair to say that there’s a lot of gloom around the housing market right now. But 2023 could provide ideal opportunities for first-time buyers (FTBs) to get on the housing ladder.

Buyers’ market

Most experts are predicting significant price falls in 2023, which would be the first time that hou…

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Nearly half (45%) of adults between the ages of 25 and 44 who don’t have a protection policy aren’t sure they could cope financially if they were too ill to work.

Worrying research from LV= suggests that a large minority of working adults could be in significant danger of financial distress if they…

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The start of a new year is an ideal time to reassess your finances. Protection should be near the top of your list in 2023.

Get protected

The right protection for your unique needs is an indispensable safety net against any unexpected downturn in your financial situation.

As we head into 2023, as…

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