Consumers who have used store cards to pay for their Christmas shopping are being advised to transfer outstanding balances to a low-rate loan to minimise interest payments.
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MoneyExpert: Consumers Offered New Christmas Savings Plan
Consumers are being alerted to a new savings account aimed at helping them save for next Christmas and avoid falling into debt.
This Is Money: House Market ‘disaster’ Warning
House prices will leap another 15% next year, according to Britain’s most accurate forecaster, but property market overheating could lead to ‘disaster’
Scotsman: Rates Rises Fail To Cool Market As Mortgage Lending Hits Record High
MORTGAGE lending hit an all time record high last month of £33.1 billion – partly driven by demand for housing outstripping supply and continuing popularity of buy-to-let, according to figures released yesterday.
This Is Money: Homeloans Continue To Hit Record Heights
Mortgage lending by banks and building societies was recorded at its highest ever level in November, as the property market surged ahead
MoneyExpert: Abbey Launches Mortgage Experience Sharing Site
Abbey has launched a new website after research showed that most young people are more likely to seek advice from friends and family than a bank or building society when it comes to buying a home.
This Is Money: House Prices ‘steady’ But Set To Rise
House prices reached a plateau in November with rising interest rates failing to deter buyers according to a report released today
MoneyExpert: UCB: 85% Say House Price Growth Will Continue
Those looking to secure a niche mortgage are being alerted to news that 85 per cent of brokers believe house prices in will continue to grow in the next year.
Scotsman: Watchdog Will Force Credit To Be Given Where It’s Due
CREDIT reference agencies are the bête noire of consumers. It is distressing to be denied basic financial services such as a bank account, credit card, personal loan or mortgage because an anonymous Big Brother says you are not to be trusted.
MoneyExpert: Alliance & Leicester Predicts Changes To Home-buying Process
The demand for housing will increase over the next 20 years, according to Alliance & Leicester, which will in turn raise the uptake of homeowner loans in the UK.