The UK is a nation of aspiring homeowners. While the proportion of home ownership recently hit a 30 year low and the rental sector doubled in size, many of us would still much rather own than rent. And the fact ...
Two years ago, a case against credit card firm Mastercard for imposing excessive card transaction charges was thrown out of the Competition Appeal Tribunal. However, in April this year the Court of Appeal decided that the Competition Appeal Tribunal must ...
Conveyancing is an essential part of the process of buying a property. Whether you¡¯re a first time buyer, or you¡¯re upgrading to a bigger home, you¡¯ll need to ensure you have this covered. It¡¯s best practice to work with a ...
The credit industry is evolving fast in the UK. Applying for a personal loan via a website, or going into a high street bank, are no longer the only options. As social media messenger and chat services are increasingly used ...
The fees that are charged by letting agents and landlords have been a cause of financial pain for tenants for years. Generation Rent has largely been forced out of the housing market by high prices and so demand for properties ...
Debt is very much a part of life today ¨C in the UK we owe ¡ê72.5bn on credit cards alone. However, despite this there can be a lot of shame and guilt associated with borrowing money. That¡¯s especially so if ...
If you made a resolution at the beginning of this year ¨C or even if you¡¯re starting now ¨C money management apps can help anyone to more proactively meet financial goals. As tech gets smarter and we become more focused ...
Around ¡ê37 billion of personal loans are taken out in the UK every year. We are a nation of happy borrowers, whether we¡¯re borrowing a straightforward loan, a payday loan or something like a guarantor loan. However, while many of ...
New proposals have recently been announced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) that are designed to help those who are trapped in their current mortgage. The motivation behind the proposals is to enable those who have been stuck with a ...
Do you know how to find the cheapest mortgage deal? According to research from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) around a third of consumers are paying more than is necessary for their mortgage because they can¡¯t find a cheaper deal. ...