October 2007

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Homeowners 'facing lower inflation'

Inflation in real terms is lower for homeowners, it has emerged.Figures released by the Alliance Trust show that increasing rent costs are p...

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Bad weather 'increases half-term damage risk'

The risk of damage being caused to family homes by children and pets increases if there is bad weather at half-term, it has been warned.Acco...

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Homeowners 'turning to credit cards'

Mortgage holders are using credit cards to meet their monthly repayments, it has emerged.Research conducted by homeless charity Shelter foun...

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DIYers 'should call in the professionals'

Professional decorators may be covered by insurance, limiting the risk of debt if anything goes wrong during home improvements, it has been suggested....

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Bridging loans 'the obvious solution'

Bridging loans offer a useful source of income when purchasing a property, it has been claimed.A spokesperson for the Council of Mortgage Le...

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Xmas savers 'should consider alternatives'

There are alternatives to traditional savings schemes such as hampers in the run-up to Christmas, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) asserts.I...

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Consumers card-switching 'to tackle debt'

Many Britons are switching their credit cards in order to reduce interest payments on their outstanding debt, it has been claimed.Figures co...

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£8.5k debt of 'feeling safe'

The average cost to homeowners looking to secure their property against intruders is £8,500, according to Alliance & Leicester.Figu...

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'Safety net needed' for homeowners

More assistance is needed for homeowners in financial difficulty, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).Jackie Bennett, head of...

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Gap year students 'tackling their debt'

Many future students taking a year out between sixth form and university are choosing to tackle their debt in advance, it has been revealed....

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Brits 'looking to loans' for plastic surgery

The cult of celebrity and the pursuit of physical perfection is encouraging higher numbers of people to borrow to achieve the body beautiful, it has e...

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Consumer savings 'going to the dogs'

An increasing proportion of Britain's wealth is going towards veterinary fees, it has emerged.Figures compiled by insurer Direct Line show t...

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£10bn cost of money worries

Concerns about finance and debt result in a cost of nearly £10 billion to the UK economy each year, according to Axa.The insurer estima...

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DIY disasters 'costing millions'

The nation is facing a £350 million repair bill for botched DIY efforts, it has been revealed.Figures published by Halifax suggest it m...

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Homeowners 'kitting out kitchens'

Britons are spending an increasing amount of money on electrical goods for their kitchens, research has shown.Figures from Legal & Gener...

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