Poor credit rating ‘is not that bad’, says expert Individuals who find themselves with a poor credit rating have been urged to look around in order to secure the best loan deal, according the head of personal finance at The Motley Fool, an independent price comparison company.
Christmas is ‘gruel-tide’ for some, says Tesco The season of goodwill may not be quite that for some Britons as the amount of people currently stressing about Christmas is around one in five, Tesco Personal Finance has said.
Leicester wholesale buy-to-let mortgage launched Leicester wholesale buy-to-let mortgage has been introduced by the bank and is designed for landlords with a portfolio of mostly residential property.
Kensington Mortgages fixed-rate mortgages change The Kensington Mortgage fixed-rate mortgage range has been subjected to a reduction in interest rates and the lender has also launched a series of mortgages.
Customers urged to appeal bank charges bank charges or threatening court action will be enough for them to relent and pay back the money taken, says the director of penaltycharges.co.uk.
First-time buyers ‘not seeking’ interest-only mortgages Interest-only mortgages are less likely to attract first-time buyers, compared to the national average, new research from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has shown.
Index says pensioners ‘left with less’ Due to the cost of household bills increasing at a faster rate than the state pension, pensioners are seeing a drop in their disposable income, latest figures have shown.
London boroughs proving ‘pricy’ for insurance The boroughs of Camden and City of Westminster in London are the most expensive areas in the UK for home insurance premiums, according to price comparison website, moneysupermarket.com.
Over two months to clear Xmas debts Paying off debts associated with Christmas, such as purchasing presents, food and decorations, is taking over two months to settle on average, according to MoneyExpert.com.
Brits looking for Xmas sun, says Sainsbury’s Bank More than one in ten people in the UK are planning on taking a trip abroad over the festive period, with Europe proving to be the most popular intended destination, says Sainsbury’s Bank travel insurance.
Lloyds TSB Save the Change to be launched Lloyds TSB is to launch its Save the Change scheme early next year in a bid to encourage Brits to get into the habit of saving.
Housebuyers spending billions on IHT and stamp duty With stamp duty levels currently failing to match the rise in property prices in the UK, homebuyers are facing a collective bill of billions of pounds in inheritance tax (IHT) and stamp duty to the Treasury, says a new report.
Online security endorsed by Apacs To ensure that they do not fall victim to internet fraudsters this Christmas, online shoppers have been encouraged to register with anti-fraud services by the payments association, Apacs.
Ethics determining Xmas gifts, says study Over half of residents in the UK have stated their intention to bear in mind ethical concerns in terms of planning for the Christmas period, according to Friends Provident.
Lenders give the green light to mortgages A derelict church or a new timber chalet might sound attractive to an adventurous homeowner but mortgage lenders have traditionally steered away from unconventional properties.
Crackdown on those working here and there Not many people feel sorry for City high-fliers earning six-figure salaries and often even bigger bonuses. But one place where this small but high-profile group is particularly unlikely to get much sympathy is HM Revenue and Customs.
City bonuses and foreign cash lead to mansion-mania First-time buyers may be scrambling for all the help they can get for a foothold on the property ladder but at the opposite end of the market the landscape looks remarkably different.
Court ruling says the days of tax exiles are numbered Accountants are reviewing the advice they give to tax exiles on how best to achieve the tax perks of UK "non domiciled" status in the wake of a groundbreaking court ruling this week.
Pressure on to stem the outflow of investors Pension companies have been adding more top-name fund managers to their personal pensions as they seek to slow the outflow of investors who are turning to the wider freedoms of self invested personal pensions
Rent-a-room scheme gives first-time buyers a leg up As lenders look for increasingly innovative ways to help cash-strapped buyers onto the property ladder, Stroud & Swindon is now offering larger loans to people willing to share their property with a couple of flat-mates.
ISA holders given freedom to switch cash into equities Savers who have built up billions of pounds in cash individual savings accounts (Isas) are set to be given new freedoms to switch their money into higher-risk stocks and shares Isas without losing their tax benefits.
Even a dream island is not always ‘home’ for wealthy Glance at the list of the richest people in the UK and you will spot a trend. Many of the most prominent British millionaires and billionaires, such as Roman Abramovich or Lakshmi Mittal, were either not born here or do not spend much time in the country.
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Investors protest at FSA lifting caps on fund charges Investors in funds such as Oeics and unit trusts are lashing out at rules introduced by the FSA, which are allowing fund management groups to scrap maximum limits on fund charges, raising fears that further fee rises are on the way.
Follow the trail towards a worthwhile rebate It can be lucrative being an independent financial adviser. Tens of million of pounds is paid to advisers every year from the money they look after on behalf of clients.
The dangers of ending up in a half-baked plan Every week hundreds of investors are ditching personal pensions managed by life assurance companies and opting for the wider investment freedoms of self-invested personal pensions.