In today’s Autumn Statement the Chancellor made a number of announcements in big markets ranging from mortgages to energy. So, how will it affect you?
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Autumn Statement 2015: what’s in it for you?
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Should young home buyers withdraw from the bank of mum and dad?
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Is the best way for parents to help their children onto the housing ladder not to help at all? Lynda Clark of First Time Buyer magazine explores the options for first-time buyers and their parents.
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House hunting – how much will you compromise?
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Whether you’re a first time buyer or already on the property ladder, most of us have to make compromises when searching for our dream home. But how far should we go – and what aspects are we happy to sacrifice?
What’s the best way to beat the stress of moving home?
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Getting on the property ladder has always been a bit scary. We asked first-time buyers what they wish they’d known and heard of mistakes, late revelations and last-minute hitches that cost them a dream home.
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Our verdict on the Chancellor’s 2015 Budget
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George Osborne delivered his sixth Budget today, which included new measures on savings and annuities, plans for superfast broadband in rural areas and a win for our Sneaky Fees and Charges campaign…
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Computer says no to owning your own home
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They say that an Englishman’s home is his castle, but with mortgage lending hitting a 14 month low in September 2014, are we seeing a shift that means owning a home is fast becoming a pipe dream?
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Discussing your mortgage is a conversation well worth having
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In this guest post from First Direct, Andy Forbes asks why we don’t do a mortgage review as often as our energy provider or insurer. Especially considering the impact it has on our monthly budgets…
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How does the 2014 Autumn Statement affect you?
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The Chancellor delivered his Autumn Statement to Parliament yesterday. So what were the key announcements for consumers and how will it affect our personal finances?
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What should the Autumn Statement deliver for consumers?
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As the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement approaches, here’s a roundup of what Which? has been calling for – including what we’ve been doing as part of our campaign to end mortgage confusion.
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Did you face any unexpected hitches when buying your home?
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It’s no secret that moving house is a stressful process. I’d bet the sheer amount of things that could go wrong with home ownership can still come as a surprise to first-time buyers.
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Have you been stung by fees when arranging a mortgage?
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Our new research shows that mortgage fees have almost doubled in five years, from £878 in 2009 to £1,588 in 2014. Have you been stung by fees and charges when arranging a mortgage, whether moving house or remortgaging?
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Help to Buy is no silver bullet
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Around 40,000 first-time buyers now own their own home, thanks to the government’s Help to Buy scheme. But it alone isn’t the answer to Britain’s housing problems.
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Computer says no to the home owning dream
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They say that an Englishman’s home is his castle, but with mortgage lending hitting a 14 month low in September 2014, it would seem that the idea of owning a home is fast becoming a pipe dream.
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Are older people getting a harsh deal from lenders?
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Some lenders have adopted new rules that make it harder for older people to get a mortgage. Many are also struggling to get credit cards and loans too, even when their finances are in order. What about you?