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13/09/2024

House prices are experiencing an increase for the first time in almost two years, coinciding with a surge in market activity, according to surveyors. Charlotte Nixon, mortgage expert at wealth manager Quilter, said: "Given the proliferation of 4% mortgage deals on the market now and the feeling that we are past the worst of this period of higher interest rates there is a sense that the housing market has turned a corner this autumn."

Quilter is not responsible for the accuracy of this article's information.

A net balance of 1% of professionals reported prices rising rather than falling in August - and a balance of 14% expect a steady increase over the next three months, according to surveyors

31/07/2023

The number of homes bought and sold dropped by 9 per cent in June compared to the same month last year, according to the latest Government data.

The number of homes bought and sold dropped in June compared to the same month last year, according to the latest Government data, as household finances remain under pressure.

28/10/2022

Did Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-Budget cut your taxes? What seems like a simple question to anyone scanning the long £43bn list of tax giveaways in the mini-Budget documents is a little more murky under the surface.

The Chancellor gave with one hand and took with the other

28/10/2022

Sales of annuities, which give a guaranteed income in retirement, rose by 13% annually in 2021/22, according to Financial Conduct Authority figures.

28/10/2022

Britain’s economy is expected to take until 2024 to recover to pre-Covid levels amid a slowdown for hiring and business investment, as households and businesses struggle with soaring costs.

Business confidence sinks to lowest level since depth of Covid pandemic as rising costs hit households and companies

28/10/2022

IR35 regulations covering freelancers’ tax status have been reformed, not ditched, says David Prosser. Here's what's changed.

The new chancellor has scrapped plans to reform the IR35 tax rule for contractors and freelancers.

28/10/2022

The Halifax House Price Index shows house prices fell in September. Is the dip a sign of things to come?

28/10/2022

With the October half-term approaching, families may be looking for a chance to get away for a last bit of sun before winter arrives.

AN EXPERT has revealed the mistakes that families make when booking holidays that could be costing them money. With the October half-term approaching, families may be looking for a chance to get aw…

28/10/2022

The problem arises when UK companies have offloaded their pension schemes to giant insurance companies in so-called buyout deals.

28/10/2022

Criminals know pension savers are taking cash out of their retirement pots to help pay their bills, and are trying to steal this money or get it reinvested into risky deals.

Criminals know pension savers are taking cash out of their retirement pots to help pay their bills, and are trying to steal this money or get it reinvested into risky deals

28/10/2022

Podcast: On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to two people whose plans have had to change as a result of the uncertainty with mortgages.

The interest rate on a typical two-year fixed-rate mortgage has broken 6% for the first time in 14 years. The sudden rise has left first-time buyers with few affordable mortgage options, and those looking to re-mortgage facing huge increases in their monthly repayments.

28/10/2022

Temperatures are dropping just as average energy bills rise to a chilling £2,500 from this month. Homes will get a £400 energy bill rebate, but with so many other costs soaring, it’s important to cut back where possible.

TEMPERATURES are dropping just as average energy bills rise to a chilling £2,500 from this month. Homes will get a £400 energy bill rebate, but with so many other costs soaring, it’s important to c…