January 2008

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Equity release demand 'was up last year'

Demand for equity release increased last year, new figures indicate.Key Retirement Solutions reports that demand for equity release was nine...

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Wage discrepancies 'divide Britain'

The UK is split into two groups - those who earn very high wages and those whose pay is not high enough, one charity observes.Chris Tapp, di...

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Homeowner ambitions 'deter students from gap years'

Property ladder aspirations are causing some young people to abandon their gap year plans, it is claimed.Abbey Mortgages found that 42 per c...

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Ethical mortgages 'popular with consumers'

One ethical mortgage lender has experienced a period of success following the credit crunch.Jenny Irwin, marketing manager for Ecology Build...

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Loan applications 'are now more considered'

Britons are growing savvier when applying for loans, one price comparison website claims.Research from moneysupermarket.com shows that peopl...

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Energy price hikes 'unfair and troubling'

The price hike initiated by EDF Energy has been denounced as unfair by one price comparison website.From January 18th, the provider is uppin...

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Consumer welfare 'on the shoulders of banks'

Banks should take responsibility for customer welfare, according to one campaigning body.The National Consumer Council maintains that high s...

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Debt awareness 'is crucial'

Consumers should be aware of the numerous routes out of debt, one expert advises.Iain Wrenshall, director of consumer resource Debt Help UK,...

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Home improvement costs 'escalating'

The costs of performing house makeovers are growing, a new study shows.Britons are said to be failing to prepare for the full costs involved...

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Seatbelts 'can be a financial safety net'

Britons are failing to wear their seatbelts, according to a new study.The findings from moneysupermarket.com are said to hold significance f...

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OFT overdraft win 'could be a mixed blessing'

If the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) wins its case against the banks regarding unauthorised overdraft charges, one expert claims the consumer impact co...

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Housing equity rise reported

Housing equity in the UK has risen by almost £2 trillion over the past decade, new figures show.Halifax reports that the amount of hous...

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Landlords 'reap added buy-to-let benefits'

The majority of landlords invest in property for the extra financial boost it offers, a new survey suggests.Alliance & Leicester Mortgag...

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Personal accounts 'a cause for concern'

Employees are concerned that the introduction of personal accounts will reduce the level of employer pension provision, a new Scottish Life poll indic...

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Emerging markets 'favoured by investors'

Overseas property investors are set to head to Bulgaria and China, according to a new report.The Annual Global Property Hot Spots study by c...

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