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The Stress Test

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August 24, 2022 by   Oliver Rose

The Bank of England has recently gotten rid of the stress test. In this article we take a look at what this means for borrowers, lenders and if it is a good idea

Is the Housing Market About to Stagnate?

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August 15, 2022 by   Oliver Rose

We have seen a large boom in the housing market for the past two years. Yet with the current economic situation and the threat of recession looming, will this cause a period of stagnation in the market?

The Time bomb of Mortgage Payments

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August 11, 2022 by   Oliver Rose

The Bank of England recently raised interest rates to the highest levels in 25 years. With this we are seeing the issue of how will people afford their mortgage payments? In this article we take a look at what these issues are and what people can expect.

The Brink of a Summer of Discontent and the Cost of Living Crisis

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August 10, 2022 by   Oliver Rose

Currently in Britain we ate going through a cost of living crisis which is effecting everyone. We could also be set for recession and a “summer of discontent”. In this article we will be looking at the causes of these, what the government could do and how you make make a little extra money to help.

Will it Become Easier Getting a Mortgage?

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August 4, 2022 by   Oliver Rose

The Bank of England is set to unveil a change in the mortgage application system. This change could see it become easier to get a mortgage. In this article we take a look at what this change is and what it spells out for people.

The Question of Affordable Housing

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August 3, 2022 by   Oliver Rose

A recent report form the ONS has made for some bleak reading. In it we can see house prices surging and becoming more and more difficult to afford. In this article we take a look at the report, what the issues are and their possible solutions

Where Can I go on Holiday?

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July 25, 2022 by   Oliver Rose

Where can I go on holiday? That’s the question everyone asks year in, year out. Given the ongoing cost of living crisis people are trying to find the best and cheapest places to go abroad this year. In this article we take a look at where is affordable for people.

10 Tips for Keeping Your House Cool in a Heatwave

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July 18, 2022 by   Oliver Rose

Introduction In Britain we are currently in the midst of a heatwave, with temperatures set to soar to 40 degrees. Heatwaves are becoming more common […]

The Cladding Scandal

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April 25, 2022 by   Oliver Macmillan

In 2017 we witnessed the horrific fire at Grenfell tower, which was exacerbated by the building being covered in cladding. The government have recently announced a new plan to tackle the cladding left on other buildings. But how has this left residents feeling? In this article we explore what the reaction has been to the announcement,

The End of Quaint England? The crisis surrounding the local village

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April 20, 2022 by   Oliver Rose

The current government’s policy is to build 340,000 new houses a year. However, the lack of brownfield sites means that England’s villages are under threat of mass development. Could this cause more trouble for the government?

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