Bank of England Holds Rates: Should Property Investors Pause?

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of the Bank of England holding interest rates and its effects on property investors.

The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75%, but rising inflation and global tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are changing the outlook. In this episode, we break down what this means for mortgage rates, buyer behaviour, and the property market, plus why long-term investors should stay focused. Featuring a powerful lesson in resilience from Ernest Shackleton and how it applies to property investing today. Resources: 👉 Get a free copy of my book, The Expat Property Playbook 👉 ...

People in this episode

Host: Callum Williamson

Topics covered

• interest rates
• property investing
• mortgage rates
• buyer behaviour
• inflation
• resilience

Keywords

• Bank of England
• interest rates
• property market
• mortgage rates
• inflation
• Ernest Shackleton
• investing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bank of England

Products: The Expat Property Playbook

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