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Apr 25, 2019

First-time buyers need average £31k deposit

The size of the typical deposit required by first-time buyers in order to get onto the hou...

Apr 11, 2019

Brexit to blame for creaking housing market

The ongoing uncertainty from Brexit is continuing to subdue the housing market, according ...

Apr 10, 2019

Regulator slams insurers for selling unsuitable products at ‘significantly higher prices’

General insurance (GI) providers have been warned by the Financial Conduct Authority that ...

Mar 27, 2019

Rents rise as landlords look to sell up

The average rent in the UK was 0.4 per cent higher in February than last year, according t...

Mar 21, 2019

Transactions jump 2.7% in February: HMRC

There were 101,780 residential property transactions in February according to the latest f...

Mar 20, 2019

House prices growing at slowest rate since 2013

Annual house price growth dropped to 1.7 per cent in January, according to the latest hous...

Mar 13, 2019

Spring Statement: Government announces £3bn affordable home scheme

Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has announced the introduction of an Affordable...

Feb 14, 2019

Housing market off to ‘subdued’ start in 2019

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has described the housing market as �...

Feb 14, 2019

Repossessions drop to lowest level since 1980

The number of homes taken into possession by mortgage lenders has fallen to the lowest lev...

Feb 13, 2019

Mortgage rates drop to record lows for small deposit borrowers

Interest rates available on mortgages available to borrowers with deposits of just 5% have...

Jul 04, 2018

Letting agents accused of safety failings

Consumer champion Which? has accused letting agents of failing tenants, after its undercov...

Jun 06, 2018

FCA launches investigation into TSB meltdown

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched an investigation into TSB following its...

Apr 05, 2018

Three-quarters of housing wealth in the UK is held by over-50s

There could be a rise in older homeowners downsizing to release equity in their homes

Nov 01, 2017

Small house price growth in October – Nationwide

House prices saw a small increase in October with industry pundits warning there is little...

Oct 18, 2017

Purplebricks TV ads banned over misleading fees

Online estate agent Purplebricks has been told to be clearer about its fee structure in it...

Sep 06, 2017

Purplebricks reported to ASA over viewings wording

Complaints about claims made on Purplebricks’ website have been ‘informally resolved�...

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A guide to Sharia savings accounts

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Five ways to get on the property ladder without the Bank of Mum and Dad

A report suggests the Bank of Mum and Dad is running low on funds. Fortunately, there are other options for st...

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Having a baby and your finances: seven top tips

We’re guessing the Duchess of Cambridge won’t be fretting about maternity pay or whether she’ll still be...

Protecting family wealth: 10 tips for cutting inheritance tax

Inheritance tax - sometimes known as 'death tax' - can cause even more heartache for bereaved families. But th...

Travel insurance: Five tips to ensure a successful claim

Ahead of your summer holiday, it’s important to make sure you have the right level of travel cover or you co...

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