East End prices up £800 a month since Olympic win

With only five months to go before the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, new research from Lloyds TSB reveals that the value of homes close to the main site of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games have increased by over £60,000 on average since London’s winning bid was announced. The average [...]

Shopping around for life insurance can save £200

Research by Sainsbury’s Life Insurance has revealed that the monthly market average life insurance premium has fallen for the second consecutive year. The analysis shows that premiums for all customer profiles have fallen, and there is a significant gap in price between the most competitive and most expensive policies. For level term insurance policies, the [...]

Euro woes hit UK market

UK house price declines slowed during 2011 as the overall European housing market remained subdued, according to the RICS European Housing Review 2012. Residential property in the United Kingdom saw overall prices fall by one per cent in 2011. This relatively flat reading places the UK on a similar footing to several other European nations, [...]

Co-op removes fees for customers switching to repayment mortgage

The Co-operative Bank is offering customers the chance to switch to a capital and repayment mortgage or extend the term of their mortgage, without incurring the standard fee. The standard fee for customers who switch or extend on an interest only mortgage is £50. However, the bank is removing these charges entirely to encourage any [...]

British homes at risk of falling into disrepair

Austerity measures are causing many home owners to risk letting their homes fall into disrepair, according to research from the AA’s Home Emergency Response Service. The new study reveals that in the past year, over 18.5 million Britons (39 per cent) have delayed home repairs or maintenance or tried to fix things themselves in order [...]
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