Helen Crane
Deputy Editor and Writer at This is Money
Deputy editor and consumer champion at @thisismoney. Not the same person as @helen_kirrane. Get in touch: [email protected]
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1 week ago |
thisismoney.co.uk | Helen Crane
Coastal locations that were hot property during the pandemic have seen house prices fall back down to earth, as buyers going back to the office now favour affordable suburbs. Outside of the niche central London property market, the locations with the biggest price falls since the housing market peak in late 2022 are nearly all by the sea, according to data from estate agent Hamptons.
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1 week ago |
dailymail.co.uk | Helen Crane
Coastal locations that were hot property during the pandemic have seen house prices fall back down to earth, as buyers going back to the office now favour affordable suburbs. Outside of the niche central London property market, the locations with the biggest price falls since the housing market peak in late 2022 are nearly all by the sea, according to data from estate agent Hamptons.
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1 week ago |
thisismoney.co.uk | Helen Crane
Many equity release borrowers who need to move in with a relative who cares for them can now do so without punitive fees to exit their loans. New consumer protections have been launched by standards body the Equity Release Council which means lenders who sign up to its code will waive their early repayment charges in this scenario. Normally, borrowers must pay the charges if they need to repay their loan before they die.
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1 week ago |
dailymail.co.uk | Helen Crane
Borrowers who need a mortgage because their current fixed rate deal is ending, or they are buying a home, should explore their options as soon as possible. Quick mortgage finder links with This is Money's partner L&C> Mortgage rates calculator> Find the right mortgage for you What if I need to remortgage? Borrowers should compare rates, speak to a mortgage broker and be prepared to act. Homeowners can lock in to a new deal six to nine months in advance, often with no obligation to take it.
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1 week ago |
thisismoney.co.uk | Helen Crane
March was a month of housing market mania, as buyers raced to save thousands by completing their purchase before stamp duty went up on 1 April. Now the figures are in, revealing just how many sneaked in under the wire. His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs says the number of property transactions more than doubled, rising by 104 per cent compared to the previous year. That is an astounding jump.
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This couple visiting the UK from Australia booked a petrol car with Hertz for a 560-mile trip - but had an EV foisted on them at pick-up, even though they hadn't driven one before. Cue an absolutely hellish day - glad to be able to help resolve it. https://t.co/WmNRN68Ynz
Pleased to be able to help this young small business owner, who was left 'devastated' after a scammer posed as Wise and bought flights worth £5,600 using her money. https://t.co/0uaARvI2GL
This is absolutely mad
Hi @Tesco On Good Friday I experienced the most awful and humiliating experience in your Hurst Park (Surrey) store. I popped in to pick up groceries on my way to visit friends. I used “scan as you go” as I always do, and paid £75.92 for my groceries, using my Apple Pay.