Higher loan-to values more available
It has been reported that the increasing practice among lenders to offer higher loan-to-values is a positive sign for those seeking cheap mortgage rat
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Tips for new investors
Investing in the stock market is not for the faint of heart. If you want to invest in the stock market, but have no idea where to start or how to deci
Base rate hold is kept low
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has held the base rate at 0.5 per cent for the 12th consecutive month, choosing to freeze the rate,
Iceland votes against paying debt to UK
In the country’s first referendum as an independent nation, 93 per cent of the Icelandic population has voted against repaying £3.3 billion worth
Inflation rising higher than expected
December’s Consumer Prices Index has come out, showing that inflation is much higher than had been expected. Although inflation was just 1.9% in No
Financial benefits gained from energy-efficient homes
The recent cold snap shows the financial benefits to be gained from running an energy-efficient home. New figures revealed that an extra £1.2 billion
House Prices Rise by 6% during 2009
After December saw the eight straight month in a row of house price increases, the overall price of houses during 2009 has risen by 5.9% - a far cry f
British People Who Save are Confident About 2010
Here in Britain, adults are becoming increasingly confident about the economy in 2010, according to NS&I. Their new report marks a change from pre
Inflation on the rise due to the soaring cost of petrol
Official figures from the Consumer Prices Index have shown that the increase in the price of petrol has been a cause for inflation to rise for the sec
Money Borrowed from Kids Pays the Energy and Household Bills
According to Engage Mutual Assurance, more than one in five parents borrow money from their children’s savings to pay household bills. About 44 p