What Jeremy Hunt’s statement means for mortgages and the housing industry Jeremy Hunt, as the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, made a statement on Monday 17th October ahead of his Medium Term Fiscal Plan, due on the 31st of October. This statement attempted to calm the markets following the swift departure of Kwasi Kwarteng from …
The price of rent is going up! But by how much and what is the difference in rents across the country? There are tons of differing studies out there on average rental prices, and it’s easy to get lost in the data. If you’re struggling to crunch the numbers, you’re not the only one. In …
The energy price cap is to be increased yet again in January 2023 Energy regulator Ofgem has announced that the energy price cap is going up again with analysts predicting it could rise around £3,334 in January 2023. This follows a planned rise in October 2022 when the current cap will rise from £1,971 for …
Over 50% of UK households are cutting back on gas and electricity use due to the cost-of-living crisis More than half of UK households have reduced energy usage because of the cost-of-living crisis. In a bid to cut costs, a new survey carried out by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that 52% …
From corporate ladders to side hustles and portfolio careers, is the end of hustle culture the next professional trend? The world is a different place than it was a couple of years ago (a global health crisis and financial downturn will do that) and nowhere is that more obvious than in the world of work. …
Chancellor Rishi Sunak, has unveiled his long-awaited £15 billion cost-of-living package, which includes one-off payments for the most vulnerable and energy bill discounts for every UK household. Energy bills are expected to hit an unprecedented £2,800 in October, according to the head of the energy regulator, Ofgem. And record-high petrol and diesel prices, as well …
Technology has moved on so much over the last few decades that you rarely need to go into a bank if you don’t want to. But how much can you trust online banking? While some forms of online banking have been in use since the 1980s, it’s only in the 21st century that this way …
As a landlord, you’ve got a lot of finances to juggle, so what’s the best way to handle it all? When you become a landlord, it’s no longer just your own personal budget you have to worry about, you now have to balance the books for your business. And there’s quite a bit to keep …
Why is it important to make a will? Our society tends not to talk about death, as it’s an upsetting topic, which is probably why fewer than 4 in 10 adults had made a will, as of 2020. But death is a natural part of life and it impacts a lot of what we do. …
Are you thinking about investing in your future, but not sure where to start? The best time to start investing in your future was yesterday. The second best time is today. As costs spiral ever higher, you might be focusing only on the here and now, which is understandable. But if you are thinking about …
