House prices up again in November

House prices are “still refusing to cool”, having increased by 1.4 per cent in November, the latest Nationwide house price index reveals.

Barclays launches new Spanish mortgage

Barclays has introduced a new mortgage offering a loan to cover 80 per cent of the value of a property on the Spanish market.

Britannia launches new one-year bond

Building society Britannia has launched a new one-year fixed-rate bond which it describes as “striking”.

Abbey reminds customers of new rates

Abbey has reminded its customers of the new savings rates that will be coming into effect on December 1st, following the Bank of England base interest rate hike in November.

Looking beyond headline interest rates

When UK borrowers are looking around for a mortgage deal, they can often be swayed by what seems a low initial interest rate. But there’s much more to a mortgage than the headline interest rate. Although most people don’t think about it, the question of how your mortgage interest is calculated is a very important one.

A fifth of loans for cosmetic surgery ‘taken out by men’

In the UK this year, over £5 million worth of personal loans will be taken out to pay for cosmetic surgery and around a fifth of these will go to men, according to Sainsbury’s Bank.

Halifax offers FTB tips

Halifax has offered a range of hints for first-time buyers (FTBs) to help make the transition into their first home as efficient and stress-free as possible.

Leeds launches “market-leading” fixed-rate bond

The Leeds Building Society has introduced a new two-year fixed-rate postal bond, with an annual equivalent rate of 5.66 per cent until January 31st 2009.

Shredders: The Anti-Fraud Weapon

We’ve all done it. You leave the cash machine, crumple up your receipt and throw it in the bin. Or you forget to pick up the till receipt after you’ve paid for your shopping. But this forgetfulness could cost you dear, as it means that fraudsters can get hold of your details – and you’ll be the one facing inconvenience, and maybe a large debt.

Newcastle Building Society offers five year fixed rate mortgage deal

The Newcastle Building Society has introduced a five-year fixed-rate mortgage with a very competitive interest rate.

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