30% fewer homes were repossessed last year compared to 2015, and repossessions are at a record low. Does this mean people will have more confidence getting on the property ladder? BBC Business News has reported that last year saw the lowest home repossessions in 24...
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Parliament is in talks about enacting Article 50
Although talks of Article 50 have somewhat strengthened the Sterling, we are all aware that everything that has come from the ‘Out’ vote to Brexit talks have left the value of our sovereign currency very shaky in the currency market. This isn’t only an issue for us as...
World’s Top 10 Biggest Companies
Fortune has published a new list of the top 10 worlds biggest companies with Apple entering the top 10 for the first time since its launch. Apple which is famous for its consumer products such as the Ipad, Iphone and Apple PCs have a cash pile in the region of £163bn...
Homeowners halved in the last 20 Years!
The number of 25-year olds who own their own home has more than halved in the last 20 years as soaring prices have knocked young people off the housing ladder. Research by Savills for the Local Government Association found that 46 percent of all 25-year-olds owned...
What does Trump winning the US Election mean to your Investments?
What does Trump winning the US Election mean to your Investments? The value of the dollar against the pound can have huge effect on the income that's paid out to shareholders by way of dividends. About two fifths of the dividends paid out by companies listed on the...
Should you keep your Finances secret from your Partner?
Should you keep your Finances secret from your Partner? The headline may shock most readers but according to Prudential, millions of couples over the age of 40 have been stashing their savings without letting their partners know. One in six people admitted in a...
Worried about your Retirement Options?
Pensions are in the headlines for the wrong reasons at the moment and this can add additional anxiety to anyone who is in the dark when it comes to their pension forecast during retirement age. Most people who retire want to use the extra leisure time they have on...
New Mortgage that allows you to borrow 100%
New Mortgage that allows you to borrow 100% and use your Parents home as Security! A new mortgage product has arrived in the UK mortgage market which is revolutionary. Market Harborough Building Society has introduced a new mortgage product called the ‘Family...
Mortgage lenders says prices at record low
Mortgages are now cheaper than they've ever been, based on the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). Eight years ago, when interest rates were considerably higher, they spent 23.7% of their income on repayments. The CML said the figures should help more folks to purchase...
Government benefit caps starts today despite fear for Single Parents
Government benefit caps starts today despite fear for Single Parents The Government today launched its new benefit cap today aimed at prompting people on benefits to find work The BBC has been told by one mother she fears losing her home as the Government newest...
Tesco Bank blames cyber attack for account loses
Tesco Bank blames cyber attack for account loses Tesco Bank's chief executive has attributed "a systematic, sophisticated strike" for the cash taken from 20,000 of its customer accounts. Benny Higgins said the bank knew "exactly" what the attack was, but cannot say...
Is a feeble pound a thing that is bad or great?
Since the Brexit vote on June 23, the value of the pound has dropped almost 20% against the dollar. Some argue that a devalued pound is an excellent chance for British exporters and the natural effects of a currency which has been over valued for too long. Others make...
What are the different types of mortgages?
What are the different types of mortgages? How to select the mortgage that is perfect When you begin looking around you'll soon realise there are loads to choose from. So many in fact you probably don't know where to start and that the selection can be overwhelming....
Thousands of mortgage arrears customers may get compensation
Hundreds of thousands of consumers in arrears on mortgage payments may be eligible for damages, after a ruling by the regulator. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has ordered lenders to work out who's affected, and how much they're owed. The difficulty has arisen...
Deutsche Bank opens digital factory in an attempt to become tech firm
Deutsche Bank As part of its effort to become a "technology company", Deutsche Bank has opened a digital factory in Frankfurt to house 400 staffers - as well as fintech startups - working on products and services for the mobile age. The centre is already home to...