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Could the UK housing rental market be about to crack?
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JonnyBravo wrote: »Something you're sure will happen? Another "Rule of 51" certainty?
QE first started in March 2009. Gilts have maturity dates. The shortest term to maturity that the BOE bought in the exercise was 2 years. So by default QE will be self cancelling. Unless there's another round.0 -
Yep, eventually the inflation genie will escape to "rescue us all".0
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Good old Gordie the man that would never let housing get out of control again.0
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The only reason repossessions are not setting new records is because the governemnt still pays the mortgage interest on those who can not afford it themselves. It was supposed to be for only 18 months but some have got it paid for years now.
What specific benefit is this in reference to please?0
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