Planning a memorable wedding is not for the faint-hearted. Both in terms of the logistics involved and the costs, it can be a surprisingly time-consuming and complex endeavour. According to the latest National Wedding Survey (conducted by Hitched.co.uk), the average...
Energy Efficiency Upgrade Costs a Major Concern for British Households
Research suggests that most UK households are concerned about climate change and believe that steps need to be taken to safeguard the environment for future generations. A recent study conducted by the Office for National Statistics found that three in four (76%)...
All-Encompassing Guide To Responsible Lending & Debt Consolidation
When borrowing funds, it is common for prospective lenders to assess one's financial assets and liabilities before dispatching money. Lenders evaluate your financial situation to determine your creditworthiness and reliability when paying off your loan on time....
Living Cost Crisis Forces UK Households to Dip into Savings to Survive
The general picture for mortgage payers across the UK is becoming increasingly bleak. At no time since the historic recession of 2008 have more households struggled to keep up with their mortgage repayments? As the living cost crisis continues to escalate, things are...
Inflation on Property Prices remains at 11.2% but Signs Show an Expected Slow Down in the Property Market
Inflation on property prices remains at 11.2%, but signs show an expected slowdown in the property market. According to a report by Nationwide, property price inflation is currently stuck in double digits, but it is predicted that we will soon see a slowdown in the...
Is it Possible to Save on Stamp Duty When Buying a Home?
When the stamp duty holiday came to an end, millions of movers and first-time buyers once again found themselves facing painful levies on already elevated home purchase costs. In the UK, stamp duty land tax (SDTL) is payable upon the purchase of a home, calculated in...
Has the Day of the Amateur Landlord Come to An End?
Research suggests that more established landlords than ever before are opening limited companies to benefit from tax incentives when purchasing BTL homes and running their private letting businesses. Elsewhere, some polls have indicated that economic pressures on the...
Private Rental Costs in the UK Hit a New 14-Year High
UK rental prices have skyrocketed to a new 14-year high, achieving the fastest annual growth since the 2008 financial crisis. Coupled with the unprecedented cost of living increases, private tenants across the country are finding it more and more difficult to make...