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Energy bills could be higher than mortgage payments next year, say experts

Many people are set to see their disposable incomes shrink significantly in 2023 with utility bills catching up with mortgages.

The Independent UK

Cash use set to survive despite slump during pandemic – report

Use of cash is expected to drop to just 6% of payments by 2031, UK Finance said.

The Independent UK

UK cashless society a step closer as more than 23m people abandon coins

Report predicts cash will account for just 6% of payments within decade, prompting fears millions will be left behind

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Number of homes being repossessed is rising in 'calm before the storm'

'This is the calm before the storm for the mortgage market'

Wales Online

Rise in repossessions is calm before the storm in mortgage market, warn experts

Figures from UK Finance show mortgage arrears remain low, but Equifax said mortgages are often the last form of credit homeowners fall behind on.

The Independent UK

Interest rates: What will the Bank of England increase mean for mortgages and house prices?

The two million people with variable rate mortgages are particularly vulnerable to the rise in interest rates, while first-time buyers are expected to find it more of a struggle to get on the property ladder

The Independent UK

Average mortgages to go up by £50 a month

This adds up to an extra £605.16 in mortgage costs over the course of a year.

Wales Online

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What does the Bank of England interest rate rise mean for you?

From first-time home buyers to credit card users, we look at how your finances may be affected

The Guardian - UK

£50-a-month jump in average tracker mortgage costs following rate rise

The increase adds up to more than £600 extra in mortgage costs over the course of a year.

The Independent UK

Meet the ‘finfluencers’: fintech influencers to follow now

Up to speed with Fintech 2.0? Worry not - here’s our guide to some of the most influential fintech thought leaders from around the world

Evening Standard

Holly Willoughby, Philip Schofield and Martin Lewis exploited as Brits lose thousands to celeb crypto scams

Fraudsters raked in a combined £1.7 million from the six biggest celebrity scams

Evening Standard

More than 115,000 homeowners with fixed-rate mortgages ending this year could face higher costs

Five and two-year fixed-rate deals account for around two-thirds of fixed rates maturing in 2022.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis urges homeowners to take 'action now' to save money

The MoneySavingExpert founder said cheap mortgage deals may soon "disappear"

Wales Online

Martin Lewis urges homeowners to take 'action now'

MoneySavingExpert founder says more hikes may come

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The Independent UK

Disposable income hit for homeowners with fixed mortgage deals about to expire

High inflation and rising interest rates will add to the pressures on mortgage borrowers.

The Guardian - UK

UK victims lost £1.3bn in 2021 amid surge in online fraud, new data shows

UK Finance figures show a near-40% rise in push payment scams in which criminals pretend to be a trusted contact

The Independent UK

APP fraud losses jumped by 39% annually in 2021, says UK Finance

Some £583.2 million was stolen through authorised push payment fraud last year, UK Finance said.

Nottingham Post

Money expert Martin Lewis urges homeowners to take immediate action

Interest rates have rise 1.25%

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The Guardian - UK

Average SVR paid by UK mortgage borrowers hits highest level in 13 years

Standard variable rate reached 4.91% at the start June – before last week’s rise in base rate by the Bank of England

The Independent UK

Rate rise spells higher mortgage outgoings amid living costs squeeze

Homeowners on variable mortgage rates will feel the immediate impact of rate rises, but rates on new fixed-rate mortgage deals are also on the rise.

Evening Standard

Mortgages: Bank of England raises interest rates to 1.25% — here’s what it means for your mortgage

Interest rates have risen again, meaning millions could be set for higher mortgage costs. How much will your monthly payments increase?

The Independent UK

What age do first-time buyers typically get on the property ladder?

People trying to get on the property ladder are being faced with rising house prices and mortgage rates.

The Independent UK

Plans to turn ‘benefits into bricks’ need careful consideration, say experts

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced measures to help more people realise their dream of becoming homeowners.

Wales Online

Warning to anyone with a mortgage over cost of living squeeze

People are being urged to take action early

The Independent UK

Some mortgaged households set to see 3% reduction in disposable income this year

Mortgage activity this year will largely be driven by customers coming to the end of their fixed-rate deals, UK Finance said.

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