The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have recently announced that mortgage holders can seek further repayment holidays following the government’s announcement of a second lockdown. This measure is meant to help borrowers who are struggling because of the financial consequences of … Read the rest
If you got up to a spot of DIY during the initial lockdown, you weren’t the only one. According to a survey recently reported in the Independent, an impressive 44% of Brits have tried their hand at DIY home … Read the rest
Since the end of the initial lockdown, the UK has experienced a ‘mini-boom’ in the housing market. Part of this was caused by people reconsidering their housing needs during lockdown, while low interest rates and other incentives gave many people … Read the rest
National Savings & Investments (NS&I) made headlines recently when it announced that, from November 2020, it will reduce interest rates on its products as well as reduce the odds of winning prizes in their Premium Bonds draw.
Despite this, NS&I … Read the rest
With a recent boom in house sales and house prices, it can be a tricky time to be a first-time buyer. If you’ve struggled to get a low-deposit mortgage, you’re not the only one.
As the UK economy continues to … Read the rest
The Prime Minister’s speech on September 22 saw the introduction of new restrictions in England, including implementing a curfew on pubs and restaurants as well as encouraging working from home wherever possible.
The housing market stagnated as a result of … Read the rest
In the first seven years of auto-enrolment, ten million workers benefited from joining a workplace pension. Despite this, figures show that many people still aren’t contributing enough to provide them with a comfortable retirement.
Read on to find out why … Read the rest
First impressions can make a huge difference, so if you’re thinking about selling your house, it’s crucial that your house has good kerb appeal.
Kerb appeal is all about how attractive the property and its surroundings are, as viewed from … Read the rest
When times are good and you have a steady income, managing your debt can be easy. But when a recession hits, job losses and pay cuts often come with it. If they affect you, it can be hard to stay … Read the rest
There are many good reasons to start investing money and you don’t need huge sums to start.
Profits from investments can help you to pay off university loans, afford a deposit for a house, or save for a comfortable retirement.… Read the rest