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Could the UK housing rental market be about to crack?

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  • Thrugelmir
    Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite
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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.
  • JonnyBravo
    JonnyBravo Posts: 4,103 Forumite
    Mortgage-free Glee!
    Yep, eventually the inflation genie will escape to "rescue us all".
  • Pobby
    Pobby Posts: 5,438 Forumite
    Good old Gordie the man that would never let housing get out of control again.
  • Sampong
    Sampong Posts: 870 Forumite
    mpmbm wrote: »

    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?
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