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Apr 24, 2019

10 ways to get the best mortgage deal – from the experts

Maximise your affordability and bag a great deal by following these top tips...

Jul 17, 2018

Good news for borrowers as mortgage costs fall

Mortgage costs fell again over the second quarter of 2018, data showed.

Apr 26, 2018

The average house now costs 8x your salary

Housing in the UK has become even less affordable, with the average person needing to pay ...

Mar 05, 2018

Theresa May unveils planning process overhaul

The government has unveiled a major overhaul of planning regulations today in a bid to for...

Dec 05, 2017

Car finance firm investigated by the regulator

The financial regulator has launched an investigation into Moneybarn - part of the trouble...

Nov 09, 2017

Up to 10% of mortgage applicants could fail affordability test amid Base Rate hike

An estimated 5-10% more applicants who would have qualified for mortgages will likely fail...

Sep 01, 2017

Extra free childcare hours could boost mortgage affordability for parents

Parents of pre-school children could see a 17% increase in the amount they can borrow than...

Jun 12, 2017

One in four households will rent by 2021

One in four UK households will be renting privately by 2021 as affordability issues of own...

May 16, 2017

Housing growth slows but affordability problems remain

House price growth continues to slow according to the latest official figures, but experts...

Apr 03, 2017

Treasury rejects appeal to use rent to prove mortgage affordability

The Treasury believes a borrower meeting rent payments is not sufficient evidence to demon...

Mar 24, 2017

Housing hits 30+ times salary for many

The vast majority of UK workers have seen housing become less affordable over the last fiv...

Mar 23, 2017

Young Brits feel shut out of home ownership

A quarter of young Brits are certain they will never own their own home.

Feb 27, 2017

Oxford named UK’s least affordable city

Oxford is the UK’s least affordable city, according to a new report from Halifax.

Aug 10, 2016

BLOG: Are we witnessing a false dawn for first-time buyers?

The growing strife of first-time buyers has in many ways been the defining characteristic ...

May 19, 2016

Osborne encourages waiving of affordability checks for good-credit borrowers

George Osborne has encouraged lenders to waive affordability assessments for mortgage pris...

May 04, 2016

Wonga sales plummet as fair lending ‘transformation’ bites

Wonga’s sales fell by 64% last year as the payday lender underwent a ‘transformation�...

Apr 25, 2019

End triple lock to prevent intergenerational unfairness, says House of Lords

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Apr 25, 2019

A degree is worth it, but particularly if you’re a man

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Apr 25, 2019

Missed the tax return deadline? Do it this week to avoid daily fines

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Apr 25, 2019

Asda Sainsbury’s deal blocked on price rise worries

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Apr 25, 2019

Young people keep switching

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Apr 24, 2019

Brits are paying more IHT: five tips to cut your bill

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ISAs: your back-to-basics guide for 2018/19

Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your unused ISA allowance ahead of the 5 April deadli...

A guide to Sharia savings accounts

A number of Sharia savings products have upped their game in recent months, beating more familiar competitors ...

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...

What will happen if rates change

How your finances will be impacted by a rise in interest rates.

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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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Tag Result: affordability

10 ways to get the best mortgage deal – from the experts

Good news for borrowers as mortgage costs fall

The average house now costs 8x your salary

Theresa May unveils planning process overhaul

Car finance firm investigated by the regulator

Up to 10% of mortgage applicants could fail affordability test amid Base Rate hike

Extra free childcare hours could boost mortgage affordability for parents

One in four households will rent by 2021

Housing growth slows but affordability problems remain

Treasury rejects appeal to use rent to prove mortgage affordability

Housing hits 30+ times salary for many

Young Brits feel shut out of home ownership

Oxford named UK’s least affordable city

BLOG: Are we witnessing a false dawn for first-time buyers?

Osborne encourages waiving of affordability checks for good-credit borrowers

Wonga sales plummet as fair lending ‘transformation’ bites

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End triple lock to prevent intergenerational unfairness, says House of Lords

A degree is worth it, but particularly if you’re a man

Missed the tax return deadline? Do it this week to avoid daily fines

Asda Sainsbury’s deal blocked on price rise worries

Young people keep switching

Brits are paying more IHT: five tips to cut your bill

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ISAs: your back-to-basics guide for 2018/19

A guide to Sharia savings accounts

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

What will happen if rates change

Regular Savings Calculator

Online Savings Calculator

Having a baby and your finances: seven top tips

Protecting family wealth: 10 tips for cutting inheritance tax

Travel insurance: Five tips to ensure a successful claim

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