May 18, 2026

ASK524: Are high mortgage rates here to stay? PLUS: Does it make sense to buy now?

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Mortgage rates have spiked, but is that a reason to pause your investment plans? Plus, what should you do when a deal falls through and rates are climbing? We answer these questions on today’s episode of Ask Rob & Rob.

  • (00:43) Sam’s worried about rising mortgage rates - will this be a temporary spike and is now the right time to invest? Rob B looks at what makes this a buyer’s market and the real cause behind the spike.
  • (03:51) Matthew’s deal fell through after the vendor refused to negotiate, and rising rates have left him wondering - should he sit tight? Rob D explains why now’s the time to push harder, not switch off.

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