In recent weeks, the coronavirus has dominated global events. While your health, and that of your family, is likely to be your most important priority, you may have seen headlines concerning the recent volatility experienced by world financial markets.
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In recent weeks, the government and Bank of England have brought in a raft of measures to help support the UK economy during the coronavirus pandemic.
One of the steps taken has been to reduce the Bank of England Base … Read the rest
The coronavirus pandemic has left millions of people in the UK worrying about paying their monthly commitments. With many industries having all but stopped, many families are concerned about how they will continue to afford their mortgage during this turbulent … Read the rest
With the outbreak reaching more than 180 countries and affecting more than 190,000 people, the coronavirus has not been far from the headlines in recent weeks.
The extent of the spread of the virus has affected life around the world … Read the rest
In a sign that the housing market is starting to recover after a difficult 2019, new data has revealed that January saw UK banks approve the highest number of mortgages for four years.
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In recent years, rising house prices and the need to find a substantial deposit have left many younger people struggling to get onto the property ladder. So, it’s no surprise that schemes such as ‘shared ownership’ have become more popular.… Read the rest
How much should I pay into a pension?
If you’re thinking about your retirement, that will be one of the first questions you will ask. Whether your retirement is approaching, or is decades away, ensuring you make sufficient pension contributions … Read the rest
Your property is likely to be the biggest investment that you make. So, it’s only natural that you would want to add value to your home.
While many improvements appear expensive or disruptive, there are several improvements that you can … Read the rest
The housing market has enjoyed a buoyant start to 2020, thanks to the so-called post-election ‘Boris bounce’ and continued low interest rates.
Recent figures from UK Finance showed that UK banks approved the highest number of mortgages for a decade … Read the rest
Back in April 2017, the government launched a new type of tax-efficient Individual Savings Account (ISA). While the Lifetime ISA may have been slow to take off, there are some excellent benefits if you’re looking to save up the deposit … Read the rest