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19 May, 2025

The cost of moving home in England has jumped 10.9% over the past year, according to new research fr

The average mover now faces a total bill of £51,826, with a 15% mortgage deposit costing £43,585, making up the largest share. However, changes to Stamp Duty relief thresholds have also driven costs

9 May, 2025

Around 11% of divorcees haven’t remove their ex-partner from their Will, risking their estate goin

L&G also says a tenth of divorcees have not updated who should receive their life insurance payout. Meanwhile, only a small number take out new cover after divorce, with 4% buying critical illness

6 May, 2025

Buying a home is now significantly cheaper than renting across most of Great Britain, according to r

The regional cost gap Mortgage payments are 24% lower than rents in the North East, the widest gap in the country. Other areas showing large savings for buyers include Glasgow (46% cheaper to buy), N

2 May, 2025

Taking on DIY projects can be a great way to improve your home and save some money, but it could als

Many home insurance policies have clauses that require properties to be kept in good condition. If damage occurs due to poor maintenance or bad DIY attempts, insurers may refuse to pay out. This doesn

30 April, 2025

Parents across the UK are increasingly worried about their children’s health and wellbeing, accord

The worries aren’t just health-related, with 62% of working parents fearing the financial consequences if illness or injury prevented them from working. Nearly a third (31%) said they would struggle

28 April, 2025

The housing market continues to show signs of recovery as house price growth remains relatively stab

In February, the average UK house price rose by 0.4% – the sixth consecutive monthly increase. Meanwhile, annual growth was at 3.9% – only marginally lower than the pace of growth in Janua

24 April, 2025

Weather-related damage to homes and possessions resulted in UK insurers paying out a record £585m i

This record-breaking payout came in what was an unusually severe year for the UK, with 12 named storms, the highest since the winter of 2015/16. Claims from flooding, storms, wind and frozen pipes soa

22 April, 2025

Two-year fixed mortgages could become cheaper than five-year deals in 2025*.

Typically, longer fixed mortgage deals are more expensive than two-year deals due to uncertainty surrounding interest rates in the long-term. However, since Liz Truss’ Mini Budget in 2022, five-year

14 April, 2025

A new Learning and Work Institute report suggests just 1% of UK workers looking to return to work af

According to the report, a combination of inadequate support to return to work, skewed financial incentives and inflexible employers have created a benefits trap. It is calling for changes to financia

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