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. 2023 was a slow year for the rental market. The cost of living crisis prevented landlords…
19th Apr 2024
Updated 19th April 2024 In the past few years there have been substantial changes to disability benefits and support available. Below is a helpful bank of information, where you can find out what you may be entitled to claim, the amounts you can receive and how to apply for each. Working age – 18+ Employment…
11th Apr 2024
Want to save a few hundred pounds a year and help conserve a scare resource? Want to give less of your money to a big company and keep more yourself? Simple! Just think about water. And specifically, think about getting a water meter. Rising Water Rates During the cost of living crisis, water bills are…
4th Apr 2024
Article updated 4th April 2024 Did you know there’s support for the newly self-employed? Even at this difficult time, there are still many resources of financial and business support you can access. If you’ve found yourself with a sudden drop (or total loss) in your earnings, being self-employed could be the way to go. So,…
1st Apr 2024
So, you’re over 50 and it’s starting to feel like retirement is suddenly round the corner. You may already be thinking about the State Pension you will receive. Certainly things are looking a little better for those who rely on this in retirement. The Chancellor has increased it by 8.5% so that will help a…
31st Mar 2024
First time buyers have had a struggle in recent years, as deposits get larger, house prices rise, and mortgages were harder to get. The good news is that there are some new first time buyer mortgage options available that could mean 2024 is the year you finally get the keys to your own house. Here’s…
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…
