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What does a property budget of £275,000 buy you around the UK?
House prices are soaring. According to the Halifax house price index, the average property in the UK now costs £276,759 after experiencing annual growth of

Interest rates are rising. What does it mean for your mortgage?
At the end of 2021, the Bank of England (BoE) raised its base interest rate from 0.1% to 0.25%. Then, the Bank increased the rate

1 in 3 people say financial protection is too expensive, but can you afford to overlook it?
Financial protection can provide you with a lump sum or regular income when you need it most, for example, if you’re unable to work due

Inheritance Tax receipts rise again. What can you do to minimise the bill?
Official figures show that the amount paid in Inheritance Tax (IHT) has increased again. As the IHT thresholds are set to remain the same despite

What does a property budget of £275,000 buy you around the UK?
House prices are soaring. According to the Halifax house price index, the average property in the UK now costs £276,759 after experiencing annual growth of

Interest rates are rising. What does it mean for your mortgage?
At the end of 2021, the Bank of England (BoE) raised its base interest rate from 0.1% to 0.25%. Then, the Bank increased the rate

1 in 3 people say financial protection is too expensive, but can you afford to overlook it?
Financial protection can provide you with a lump sum or regular income when you need it most, for example, if you’re unable to work due

Inheritance Tax receipts rise again. What can you do to minimise the bill?
Official figures show that the amount paid in Inheritance Tax (IHT) has increased again. As the IHT thresholds are set to remain the same despite