31st Jan 2020
Did you know you could increase property value with just a few cheap changes? Increasing the value of your home is easily done – without costing the earth. (And, let’s face it, you don’t want to spend lots to add to your property’s value – it defeats the point!). When the housing market is slow,…
19th Nov 2019
Will I ever be able to afford a property in London? Should I invest in property or wait? These questions seem related but, in reality, come from two very different worlds. We see ‘average’ property prices in the news as they go up (or down). London is a different creature altogether! Property in the UK…
6th Nov 2019
Buying property can be a good way to invest your money for the longer term. We’ve all spent a lazy morning in front of Homes Under The Hammer and thought to ourselves, “I could do that”. But does investing in property really turn a profit every time? Tying up your capital in bricks and mortar…
25th Oct 2019
Property investment has had a bad rep over recent years. Landlord is a dirty word for some – but if you stick to some ethical principles, you can make great returns on your investment AND be a great landlord. 2019 has seen some radical changes to the buy-to-let market, from changes in tenant fees to…
26th Mar 2024
April is the start of the new tax year and that means a bunch of financial changes ahead. As we roll into the 2024/2025 tax year, we’re going to take a look at every financial change that kicks in this month so you can make sure you’re taking care of your money as efficiently as…
19th Mar 2024
If you’ve overpaid tax in the past, HMRC won’t tell you. It’s up to you to find out if you’re due a tax refund! Tax refunds are more common than you think, but not everyone claims what they’re owed. Read on to make sure you don’t miss out. Why tax rebates happen How to get…
11th Mar 2024
Sponsored post It can be super confusing knowing where you are with debt terminology – being in debt can be stressful enough without having to look up loads of terms to understand their meaning. So we’ve teamed up with Debt Advice firm, MoneyPlus, to compile an A-Z of debt terminology to help you find your…
6th Mar 2024
The heat is really on for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and the Conservative party. Today’s Spring Budget set out the government’s plans for tax and spending over the coming year. Inflation “figures show that forecasts from OBR say inflation was 11% when he and Rishi Sunak took office (not mentioning that that was after a number…
21st Feb 2024
At MoneyMagpie, we’re always receiving loads of money questions and queries from our readers! We love being able to help you out with all your finance-related worries. We’ve compiled a list of key money questions you should know the answers to. It covers things from dealing with debt to investing in the stock market. We’ve…
16th Feb 2024
Investing can be a daunting prospect, particularly if you’re young and considering whether it’s time to put some of your hard-earned money into stocks and shares. In this article we’re going to take a look at all the things young investors need-to-know about the stock market. Click on a link to head straight to a…
14th Feb 2024
According to the latest Consumer Price Index, inflation stood at 4% January – the same figure reported for December 2023. So, while inflation is not longer rising it’s still double the Bank of England’s annual 2% target. With this in mind, how can investors protect their wealth? Keep on reading for all the details or click…
13th Feb 2024
Did you know that single households (those living alone) are the second most common type of household in the UK, accounting for almost 1 in 3 (30%) UK households in 2022. That’s 8.3 million households all together. One in three…who’d have thought? Certainly if you go to the supermarket or try to book a holiday…