Burnham, bonds and the mortgage squeeze

Tom is joined by Helen Thomas, CEO of Blonde Money, to unpack the political shockwaves around Andy Burnham’s attempt to become an MP, the growing tension between government policy and bond markets, and what it means for mortgages and property prices. With inflation risks building from energy disruption and markets wary of looser fiscal policy, they explore why mortgage rates may stay higher for longer and what a potential leadership change - or even an early election - could mean for the housing market. Against such a fast-moving backdrop, they explore the merits of fixing a mortgage for two or five years. ⁠

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Burnham, bonds and the mortgage squeeze is an episode from Intelligence Talks by Anna Ward.

This episode is 45:38 long.

This episode was published on May 22, 2026.

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