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Over 461,000 people moved home in the 12 months to June 2021 – an increase of 52 per cent compared to the previous 12 months. The pandemic has had a big impact on our lives in various ways. Many people are rethinking their purpose in life, including what they want to...
Money worries are increasing among young people because of the pandemic, and this is having a huge impact on their mental health according to The Mix, a website offering support to under 25s. Worrying statistics from a new online survey of over 2000 16 to...
Halifax has released its House Price Index for October which shows yet another increase in prices, despite the end of the stamp duty holiday on 30 September. House prices in the UK have reached a record high according to new data released today (5 November) by...
Thinking of getting a mortgage or remortgaging? Now is the time to do it as some lenders are increasing rates on their mortgage loans ahead of the predicted interest rate rise. Here’s how to get the best deal on your mortgage. If you’ve been reading the news, you may...
The fuel price increase has been scrapped in the Autumn Budget while help is at hand for businesses, but the Chancellor warns that inflation could rise. Here’s our quick summary of the key points of the Autumn Budget. Chancellor Rishi Sunak has declared a ‘new wave of...
The property website has reported a jump in prices this month across all buying sectors and London is starting to see a market revival. Property prices have jumped by 1.8 per cent this month, according to Rightmove – the highest percentage monthly rise at this time of...
The government’s new 95 Per Cent Mortgage Guarantee Scheme launched on Monday 19 April 2021. The aim of the scheme is to make more 95 per cent mortgages available to those with smaller deposits. First-time buyers can apply but you don’t have to be one to be eligible.
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