The Bank of England held its base rate steady, while changes to stamp duty thresholds impacted transaction volumes in the mortgage and home sales markets.
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Updated Aug 14
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The Bank of England held its base rate steady, while changes to stamp duty thresholds impacted transaction volumes in the mortgage and home sales markets.
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Bank of England
central bank of the United Kingdom
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Newest first; wire copies grouped- 247wallst.com
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- mortgagesolutions.co.ukMortgage affordability pressures persist as buyers maintain caution
- investinglive.com
- mortgagestrategy.co.uk
- somersetcountygazette.co.uk