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Skipton launches a 100% mortgage – how does it compare
News Skipton Building Society has launched the UK's first 100% loan-to-value mortgage exclusively available to renters. Similar deals are already available from a number of lenders, but all require some type of help and guarantee from family.
By Katie Binns Published
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Halifax: House prices fall by almost £1,000
News Latest Halifax house price index reveals the fall in average house prices brings to an end three months of steady rises - what does it mean for the housing market?
By Tom Higgins Published
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Cold calls on financial deals to be banned under Government plans
News Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will extend powers to target cold calling and text scams. Here’s what you need to know.
By Katie Binns Last updated
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Chase bank account: Time running out to earn unlimited cashback
News Chase Bank pays you 1% cashback on all your purchases, plus 1% interest on your balance - but, you’ll need to act fast to take advantage of it.
By John Fitzsimons Last updated
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UK house prices rise in April for the first time in seven months
News Nationwide’s latest house price index showed house prices ticked up in April after a sustained period of falls, while data from Zoopla showed demand has bounced back.
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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May’s NS&I Premium Bond prize draw - find out if you’re a winner
News The million pound jackpot has been won by two lucky NS&I Premium Bond savers Find out here if you’re one of this month’s millionaires
By Tom Higgins Published
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Nationwide issues scam warning after rise in willingness to take more investment risk
News Latest research shows significant numbers of people are willing to take more investment risk to make money amid the cost of living crisis - leaving them vulnerable to scammers.
By Tom Higgins Published
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FCA: Woodford fund investors in line for compensation
News City watchdog reveals compensation details for investors trapped in the collapsed Woodford fund
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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The MoneyWeek ETF portfolio - Q1 2023 update
News We’ve put together the MoneyWeek ETF portfolio that’s designed to give investors a simple way to navigate uncertain markets
By Cris Sholto Heaton Published
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House prices record a small drop in February
News ONS: Latest house price index from the government finds that house prices are slowing
By John Fitzsimons Published
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Record food price rises keep inflation above 10%
News The highest food price rise in 45 years has spurred inflation to remain above 10%
By Tom Higgins Published
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The best cities for buy-to-let investors
News As returns come under pressure in the buy-to-let market, these cities still offer attractive returns for investors looking to earn a passive income.
By Tom Higgins Published
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Will IHT be cut?
News Sunak could make cuts to Inheritance Tax cuts later this year, reports suggest. We explain what this could mean for you.
By Tom Higgins Published
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Luckiest NS&I Premium Bond holder has won nearly 300 prizes!
News New data revealed the luckiest premium bond holder has won over £1m across 288 prizes.
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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Buy-to-let landlords face a £17.9bn bill for energy efficiency
News Research from Knight Frank shows buy-to-let landlords could face a huge bill to upgrade their properties to an EPC rating of C or above
By Nicole García Mérida Last updated
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GDP flatlines, but the UK economy remains resilient
News Latest Office for National Statistics figures show the UK economy avoiding recession, although risks remain in the months ahead.
By Tom Higgins Published
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RICS: house prices will remain under pressure, but rents will continue to rise
News The housing market could turn a corner in the coming year, but in the near-term expectations remain weak, according to the latest survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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The most expensive place to buy a seaside home
News House prices in some of the UK’s best seaside towns have doubled since 2012 - we reveal the most expensive and cheapest places to buy a seaside home.
By Tom Higgins Published
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ESG robo platform Clim8 closes - what to do with your money if you invest with it
News Sustainable investing platform has closed its doors having launched in just 2019. We look at what forced the robo-adviser to pull the shutters down and what to do if you held investments there
By Tom Higgins Published
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Halifax: House prices rise for the third month in a row
News Despite higher interest rates, Halifax says house prices are still rising in some parts of the country
By Tom Higgins Published
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Zoopla: property prices going at discounts of up to £14k
News Zoopla’s latest house price index shows buyers are returning to the market, but sellers are having to accept discounts of up to £14,000 as the market re-prices
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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Royal Mint: Gold boom likely as investors turn to physical gold
News Recent banking scares have encouraged investors to turn to gold to protect their portfolios from volatility. Should you be looking to buy more gold?
By Tom Higgins Last updated
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Virgin Money launches new investment service
News Virgin Money has entered the investment market with a new investment product - we have all the details on what’s on offer (which includes bonus Virgin points) if it is any good and how it compares to other platforms.
By Tom Higgins Published
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Investors flock to NS&I savings after SVB scare - should you follow this trend?
News Investors are increasingly pumping their cash into the safety-net of NS&I - lured by increased rates and the security of a government-backed savings account. Should you move your savings to NS&I?
By Tom Higgins Last updated
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April’s NS&I Premium Bond millionaire winners unveiled - find out if you’re a winner
News Two lucky winners have hit the million pound jackpot in this month’s NS&I premium bonds draw. Find out here if you’re one of this month’s winners
By Tom Higgins Published
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Nationwide: UK house prices decline at the fastest pace since 2009
News UK house prices fell for the seventh month in a row in March, Nationwide’s house price index showed.
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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Government confirms delay to increase in state pension age to 68
News The increase in state pensions age to age 68 is to be shelved amid concerns over falling life expectancy
By Nicole García Mérida Last updated
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Rent prices continue to rise but demand slows as cost of living pressures bite
News The latest data from Zoopla shows rental growth is expected to slow to 5% as demand decreases
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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Bank of England hikes key interest rate to 4.25%
News The Bank of England raised rates by 0.25% following a surprise jump in inflation.
By Nicole García Mérida Published