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The homeowners selling up for a life on the water

The homeowners selling up for a life on the water
BBC Business Thursday 06 August 2026, 05:09 UTC 1 min read
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Growing numbers of people are swapping mortgages for moorings amid the cost of living crisis.

Growing numbers of people are swapping mortgages for moorings amid the cost of living crisis.
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