Can anyone earn passive income? Expert reveals how to bring in more cash in 2025 A side hustle like utilising your extra space at home or investing in stocks can help improve your finances The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2025
How to deal with ‘sadmin’ when a loved one dies The practical and financial aspects of dealing with a death can be challenging, but starting off some conversations may help. The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024
‘Surprise’ house price jump in November as average values sit just 1 per cent below peak Property values rose by the biggest monthly and annual levels seen since 2022, Nationwide Building Society said Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2024
Surprise jump in house prices with fastest rise in two years - as experts warn they will continue to increase Upcoming changes to stamp duty could see further increases as buyers race to avoid the levy on homes up to £425,000 The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024
Gina Miller’s call to women: invest, and fight back against financial abuse The activist and businesswomen is campaigning to raise awareness of the ‘gender pension gap’ and the importance of having one’s own money The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024
Average cost of a London home drops by 0.5 per cent while UK price growth is on the rise Experts warn that Wednesday’s jump in inflation could bring further headaches for mortgage borrowers Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2024
Annual house price growth accelerated in September – ONS Experts have also warned that Wednesday’s jump in inflation could bring further headaches for mortgage borrowers. The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024
More than 50,000 power of attorney applications rejected in last financial year Hargreaves Lansdown, which obtained the data, highlighted some key mistakes people could be making in their applications. Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024
Eight ways to get your finances ready for having a baby in the UK From simply cutting back on the easy things first, right through to thinking about how to protect your pension The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2024
Premium Bonds’ winning odds will worsen from December draw NS&I said it needs to lower the rates on some of its products to help meet its net financing target. Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024
What is inheritance tax and why might Reeves target it in her budget? Some are predicting sweeping changes to the levy payable on the part of estates over £325,000 The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2024
How will the Budget affect my savings and what should I do? Reports that pensioners could have tax breaks cut or axed have led to savers withdrawing chunks of their retirement pots ahead of the chancellor’s announcement The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2024
Number of house sales being agreed is 25% higher than a year ago, says Zoopla Homeowners are looking to move as mortgage rates fall and some second home owners may also be selling up amid concerns over tax changes, Zoopla said. The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2024
Annual house price growth slows but rents climb at near-record rate, says ONS Growth in house prices slowed to 2.2% in the 12 months to July, from 2.7% annually in June, according to the Office for National Statistics. The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2024 What key money advice would finance experts give to their younger selves? As students prepare to head off to university, finance pros share their insight and wisdom.
The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024 House prices grow steadily as ‘eye-watering’ rent increases hit The cosyt of renting across the country jumped 8.6% in the year to July
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024 NS&I puts new two and five-year British Savings Bonds on sale The two new issues, along with a rate increase for three-year bonds, give savers increased choice, NS&I said.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2024 Savers urged to open inflation-beating accounts before UK interest rates fall Savings experts say this is a ‘window of opportunity’ to lock into a savings account at a decent rate
The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2024 Conservatives pledge to support first-time buyers and build 1.6m homes The manifesto promises to make stamp duty cuts for first-time buyers permanent and deliver 1.6 million homes in England over the next Parliament.
The Independent UK · May 30, 2024 Mortgage crisis deepens as one in four face missing payments this year An estimated 1.6 million households face spiralling debts as they are hit by huge hikes in interest rates
The Independent UK · May 17, 2024 Key things parents should consider before giving financial help to their adult children Thinking about giving your adult children some financial help? Here are some need-to-knows to consider first…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2024 British Savings Bonds: after the fanfare, interest rates hit a flat note NS&I’s new product offers up to 4.15% – but some experts dismiss it as just ‘a fancy bit of marketing’
The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2024 How to grab a last-minute Isa before the April 5 deadline With just days to go it’s best to act now, do your homework and don’t panic
International Business Times · Mar 6, 2024 Britain Set For Tax-cutting Budget Before Election Britain's Conservative government is on Wednesday expected to use a budget update to unveil tax cuts for millions of workers, in an attempt to woo voters before a general election.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 29, 2024 UK property sales forecast to rise by 10% as buyers and sellers return Data from online property company Zoopla showed the housing market is on track to reach 1.1m transactions across this year