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Will my mortgage payments fall?

Not necessarily. While house prices are falling, the Bank of England just raised interest rates to 4 percent. This means new mortgages and variable rate mortgages are likely to become more expensive, increasing your monthly payments even as the value of your home decreases. Buyers are already cautious due to these high rates.

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