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2 months ago | 
nerdwallet.com | Tim Leonard
Santander mortgages are for first-time buyers, homemovers and those who are remortgaging. Here’s our Santander mortgage review, including features, pros and cons.
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2 months ago | 
nerdwallet.com | Tim Leonard
Lloyds Bank mortgages are for first-time buyers, homemovers or if you want to remortgage. Here’s our Lloyds Bank mortgage review, including features, pros and cons.
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2 months ago | 
nerdwallet.com | Tim Leonard
Knowing the cheapest places in the UK to rent can be a good starting point if you’re looking for somewhere affordable to live. Here’s where rents are lowest right now.
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2 months ago | 
nerdwallet.com | Tim Leonard
Table of Contents The Spring Statement will take place on 26 March 2025. This is the Government’s next opportunity to set out its tax and spending plans to deliver on its “number one mission” – economic growth. From her first week on the job, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned that growing Britain’s economy and improving living standards will require some tough financial choices.
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2 months ago | 
nerdwallet.com | Tim Leonard
Table of Contents The recent run of mortgage rate cuts may be about to end as the base rate may need to remain higher for longer to combat rising inflation. The expectation and eventual confirmation of the base rate being cut in February saw the cost of fixed-rate mortgages drop consistently in the first three weeks of the month.
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Feb 1, 2025 | 
nerdwallet.com | Tim Leonard
The latest UK house price changes, property trends and housing market predictions for 2025 and beyond.
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Jan 28, 2025 | 
nerdwallet.com | Tim Leonard
Uncertainty surrounds the future direction of mortgage rates, even though a cut in the base rate of interest is widely expected in February. While the average cost of fixed-rate mortgages headed lower in early January, rates began to rise midway through the month. This was despite a surprise drop in inflation that appeared to clear the way for a cut in the base rate when policymakers at the Bank of England next meet on 6 February.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
nerdwallet.com | Tim Leonard
Despite the rising cost of living making it tough for many to boost their savings and spend confidently on important calendar milestones, 2024 still saw many splash out on special occasions, especially Christmas. Over one in five Brits admitted to overspending during the recent festive period. Are Brits still looking forward to 2025’s upcoming special occasions – and budgeting for these big events?
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Dec 1, 2024 | 
nerdwallet.com | Tim Leonard
Table of Contents1. DO make a budget 4. DON’T try to compete5. DO start a conversation Parents and guardians can face tough financial choices year-round, but buying Christmas presents on a budget can be especially tricky for those who’ve separated. Last year, more than half (52%) of parents were concerned about how they would afford Christmas, according to data from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
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Jul 29, 2024 | 
nerdwallet.com | Tim Leonard
Jump toShow moreShow lessThere is hope that more mortgage rate cuts may be on the way after competition among lenders ramped up in July. With the base rate of interest expected to fall in either August or September, mortgage providers rediscovered their appetite to actively compete for the attention of borrowers. The net result is that the typical cost of fixed-rate mortgages has been falling for the past six weeks.
