If you’re looking to get onto the property ladder, you might have seen that there’s a wide variety of houses to choose from. One of the options that you may have considered is to buy a new-build home. According to figures from the National House Building Council, developers built more than 120,000 new houses in
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When you think about your future, how far ahead do you plan? Perhaps you’ve thought about what your life will look like in 10 years, but have you considered your later years? While retirement planning is common, it’s often the early years of retirement that people focus on. However, your needs and lifestyle wishes can
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Since Pension Freedoms were introduced in 2015, retirees have had more choice when they access their pension. However, it also means you have more responsibility for generating an income later in life and it’s important to understand what your options are. Our latest guide explains the basics you need to know, including: Why it’s important
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In recent years, the rising cost of house prices has meant that many young adults have struggled to take the first step onto the housing ladder. According to figures from the Office for National Statistics, the price of the average UK house now stands at £250,000, requiring buyers to save up a significant amount of
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Talking about homes and property values is something of a pastime in the UK. Property is probably among one of the largest assets we own, so it’s not surprising that we want the value to go up. While property prices have soared in recent years, investing in your home could push up its value even
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