On the 23rd of March this year, the Bank of England raised its base rate by a further 0.25%, bringing the new rate to 4.25% and fresh concerns for many homeowners and first-time buyers...

Interest rates have risen for the 11th consecutive time following a vote which saw the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee split 7-2 in favour of a 0.25% increase to 4.25%.

Last Thursday saw the Bank of England raise the Base Rate once again, marking the tenth consecutive raise in another blow to mortgage holders. Now standing at 4%, this is the highest...