The Motley Fool, the BBC and Reuters are covering an interesting story about a new mortgage product that has been launched by Kent Reliance Building Society.
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Scrap Inheritance Tax?
There was a bit of stir caused in the world of taxation over the weekend when ex-transport secretary Stephen Byers suggested that the Government should scrap Inheritance Tax. Of course, such a move would be roundly welcomed by many, after all, everybody would surely love to see the back of one of the many types […]
U.K. Interest Rates Rise
The big news of the day will not make great reading for many homeowners, as the Bank of England has decided to raise interest rates by 0.25%, to 4.75%.
Which Shares Will Benefit From Global Warming?
The recent hot weather got me thinking about which shares would be a good long term bet, based on the notion that we will experience more and more periods of high temperatures.
5 Reasons To Write A Will
Here are 5 reasons why you should have a will written. If you die without a will (known as dying “intestate”), there are certain rules which dictate how your money, property or possessions should be disposed of. This may not be the way that you would wish your money and possessions to be distributed. Unmarried […]
Standard Life Shares Stock Market Debut
After all our talk about the Standard Life demutualistation and floatation, shares in Standard Life finally floated on the London Stock Exchange this morning.
Interest-Only Mortgages: Deadly Home Loans
The Motley Fool has a look at the pitfalls associated with interest-only mortgages.
0% Balance Transfers & Purchases on Halifax Credit Card
Halifax Bank of Scotland is launching a new credit card which promises 0% on balance transfers and purchases for nine months.
Standard Life Shares: To Buy or Not To Buy
There’s just a few days left for those eligible to buy Standard Life shares at a 5% discount to make their minds up as to whether they should bother with the purchase or not.
Sneaky Orange Mobile Phone Bill Charges
I’ve just been checking out my latest mobile phone bill, and I noticed that they are going to charge for itemised billing from 1st July 2006.