Cheaper to rent than buy UK homes as mortgage rates surge

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www.the-independent.comby Anna WiseApril 29, 2026Submitted April 30, 2026

Renting a home in Britain has become more affordable than purchasing one, new data reveals, as mortgage rates have surged following escalating tensions in the Middle East. For the first time since June last...

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