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Andy Burnham 'breaking cost of living promises' as mortgages rise, SNP warn

Andy Burnham has been accused of breaking his promises to cut the cost of living as homeowners face rising mortgage costs

The National (Scotland) · 2h ago

Mortgage hedging adds selling pressure to US Treasury market as yields surge

Rising US Treasury yields and mortgage rates have triggered increased mortgage-related hedging, adding selling pressure to the bond market. However, analysts expect the impact to remain limited compared with previous selloffs, as refinancing incentives decline and the mortgage market shrinks. Oil prices, inflation expectations, and Federal Reserve policy remain key…

The Economic Times · 2h ago

Burnham breaking cost-of-living promises as mortgages rise, SNP says

The Nats urged the Prime Minister to go further and support homeowners facing higher mortgage bills.

Evening Standard · 10h ago

Would You Sell Your House Today if Someone Offered You Twice What You Paid?

Selling a house for twice its purchase price sounds like an easy decision until you start shopping for the place you would live next. A buyer might offer $500,000 for a home purchased for $250,000, creating a tempting opportunity to cash in on years of ownership. Yet that offer does…

The Free Financial Advisor · 17h ago

You Rent a House for 3 Years Hoping to Buy It — What Happens to Your Money If You Can’t Get the Mortgage?

Imagine spending three years renting a house, believing every payment brings you closer to owning it. You’ve paid extra each month, handed over thousands upfront, and planned your family’s future around staying there.

Everybody Loves Your Money · 18h ago

Trump Promised $2 Gas and 2% Mortgages, but Fuel Is Up 47% and Rates Hit 7.28%

Trump's promises of $2 gasoline and 2 per cent mortgages remain unmet as US petrol prices rise 47 per cent since February and mortgage rates reach 7.40 per cent.

International Business Times UK · 20h ago

Tenant to pay Rs 24 lakh for unauthorised stay after failing to prove landlords sought eviction without returning Rs 10 lakh security amount: Delhi HC order

Tenant ordered to pay Rs 24 lakh for unauthorised stay after failing to prove landlords wanted to evict without giving back Rs 10 lakh security amount; Delhi HC order explained.

The Economic Times · 21h ago

US Market: Four warning signs that bond selling could intensify

US Treasury yields have hit two-decade highs, driven by Middle East conflict risks and fiscal concerns. Key indicators including rising options hedging, record AI-sector corporate borrowing, mortgage convexity hedging, and a steepening yield curve suggest that the bond market selloff could intensify further before attracting fresh long-term buyers.

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Miami Beach’s 1936 Tides Hotel to reopen after nine years shut and a $95.6 million foreclosure battle

The historic Tides Hotel in Miami Beach, which has remained shuttered since Hurricane Irma in 2017, is set for a grand reopening in November 2026 after extensive renovations by its new owner, Safe Harbor Capital Partners. Legal disputes surrounding its financing and insurance have prolonged its closure. Newly acquired through…

The Times of India · Oct 11

A record 82% of Australian home loans now rely on mortgage brokers. Why?

Australians are becoming increasingly reliant on mortgage brokers for home loans. Brokers arranged a record 81.6% of all new and refinanced home loans in the latest June 2026 figures – up from 50.1% in June 2016.

The Conversation · Oct 11