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    With the BoE expecting inflation to reach >7% what are the best options when you may need the cash in the short term (1.5-3 years)?

    @presh201 Interesting perspective. I'm a pretty risk averse person but this is something I should consider more closely even if I do decide it's not for me. !thanks
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    With the BoE expecting inflation to reach >7% what are the best options when you may need the cash in the short term (1.5-3 years)?

    @resjudicata It does feel like that's my only choice. But damn, 1% interest in a 7% inflation environment :x
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    Moved to US - Ditch My LISA To Pay Master’s Loan?

    @iamkingsamuel Just an FYI, the US govt doesn't recognise ISAs. You'll be expected to pay tax on them at best, or the UK providers will want to shut them down anyway at worst.
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    With the BoE expecting inflation to reach >7% what are the best options when you may need the cash in the short term (1.5-3 years)?

    @resjudicata Unfortunately, the timing just isn't right for us at the moment. !thanks though :)
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    With the BoE expecting inflation to reach >7% what are the best options when you may need the cash in the short term (1.5-3 years)?

    @nonamer21 Indeed... I thought I'd edited that choice of word out but clearly it slipped through. !thanks for the input :)
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    With the BoE expecting inflation to reach >7% what are the best options when you may need the cash in the short term (1.5-3 years)?

    @ctguy It is a reasonable position. We we're on the precipice of exchanging a few months ago using that rationale but we decided to pull out on the basis that we: a) would lose our FTB benefits; b) may be able to move to a better (and cheaper) location for us in the next 2-3 years; c) would...
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    With the BoE expecting inflation to reach >7% what are the best options when you may need the cash in the short term (1.5-3 years)?

    @cleanup77 Your overall point is accurate but I wouldn't say I'm waiting for the market to 'cool'. That is, I don't mind if the house ends up more expensive than now, I just want to avoid the stress of bidding wars and houses being routinely sold on the day of listing! There are also personal...
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    With the BoE expecting inflation to reach >7% what are the best options when you may need the cash in the short term (1.5-3 years)?

    Hey everyone, Lady Gibbons and I are looking to buy our first house soon. We've already got our deposit ready but we've decided to hold off for 1.5-3 years for the housing market to calm down a bit (more the having to overbid to get a look in side of things rather than concerns about crashes...
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