28th February 2007
Suffering a bereavement is a difficult enough time without the stress of arranging a funeral. It can be an expensive business, though, so it pays to do your research and contact a few different funeral directors before making a decision. Don’t worry –...
22nd February 2007
Note: the information in this article applies to England and Wales only.
This guide is an introduction to obtaining probate after someone’s
death in order to administer their estate.
When someone dies, their finances, assets and belongings (i.e. th...
20th February 2007
This article refers to divorce law as it applies in England and Wales.
Apart from all the emotional turmoil, there are so many practical
matters that must be sorted out when a married relationship comes to an
end. If you and your partner find yoursel...
19th February 2007
This the season to be jolly … and to spend lots of money, it would
seem. Christmas can be an enormous strain on the family budget. It’s
not just presents that you have to worry about – which itself can be a
nightmare as you battle with pressure f...
15th February 2007
If your debts get to the stage where a bailiff comes knocking at your
door to seize goods, it can be a very distressing experience. However,
if you know your rights and the law beforehand, this can alleviate some
of the stress and make the situation mu...
13th February 2007
It’s increasingly difficult for young people to get on the first rung
of the property ladder alone, as property prices are rising much more
quickly than earnings. This is where parents can help. Just as
mortgages shared by friends are becoming more a...
10th February 2007
The energy supply market was deregulated in 1999 and since then
millions of people across the UK have benefited from cheaper bills by
switching their gas or electricity supplier.
There are lots of different deals available to suit different domestic
...
09th February 2007
Fraudsters are continually coming up with new ways to con unsuspecting
people into parting with their money, and with the internet, email and
mobile phones it’s becoming easier and easier for them. Here are some
examples of types of scams you might c...
06th February 2007
Property prices for even the smallest apartments are beyond the reach
of many first time buyers nowadays. As a result, more and more people
are clubbing together with friends to share a mortgage and ownership of
a property. It’s a very good way to ge...
03rd February 2007
Increase the value of your home – build or extend
This article is part one in a two-part series on making home
improvements.
Once upon a time, investing in property was a sure-fire way to make
money, but as the property market has slowed down ov...
01st February 2007
This article is the second in a two-part series on how to upgrade your home and increase its value.
The property market is very unpredictable nowadays – sales are slower
and buyers more demanding. It can therefore be difficult to make a
profit on s...
30th January 2007
Having your very own, custom-built dream home is a lot easier and
cheaper than you might think. Although building your own property
involves a great deal of planning and hard work, it’s within the reach
of most people, especially now that many mortga...
27th January 2007
If you’re Muslim and are concerned about financial products that comply
with Sharia Law, there are more and more options available to you
today. The first Islamic bank in the UK, the Islamic Bank of Britain,
opened its headquarters in Birmingham in 2...
24th January 2007
People set themselves up in business for many different reasons.
Sometimes they have an idea that will fill a niche in the market or is
a vast improvement on current products or services available.
We’re not all creative geniuses, though – but th...
23rd January 2007
Once you’ve got a good idea of whether your business is viable and
you’ve analysed the market, it’s time to draw up a business plan.
What is a business plan?
It’s a detailed analysis of your business,
including its objectives and its finances....
