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13th August 2009
High Paying Savings Accounts to beat inflation
The latest UK retail price index in June 2009 shows an inflation rate of -1.6% so currently the outlook for savers is looking up as over the last few weeks the highest savings rates available on savings acco... Read >
Author: Money Saver07th August 2009
Recently released figures by the Nationwide Building Society have suggested that house prices have risen slightly in March. Does that mean that we have reached the bottom of the market? And how has this affected the demand for houses for sale in Cornwall?... Read >
Author: annabarrington01st August 2009
Whether it's Majorca, Morocco or the Maldives, many of us are planning our summer escape. But as departure day looms, you may be panicking about getting it all done in time. Fear not - we've compiled a travel checklist to help you on your way. Don't leave... Read >
Author: MarkeD17th July 2009
Over the last couple of months there have been a few glimmers of hope for the property market in the United Kingdom. While the industry is still obviously in a troubled position the decline has reportedly been slowing and last month certain areas were ev... Read >
Author: sam lowe17th April 2009
Recently released figures by the Nationwide Building Society have suggested that house prices have risen slightly in March. Does that mean that we have reached the bottom of the market? And how has this affected the demand for houses for sale in Cornwal... Read >
Author: annabarrington17th April 2009
Recently released figures by the Nationwide Building Society have suggested that house prices have risen slightly in March. Does that mean that we have reached the bottom of the market? And how has this affected the demand for houses for sale in Cornwal... Read >
Author: annabarrington13th February 2009
The final will take place between the two winners from the semi finals which will take place two weeks prior to the final match. The 128th FA cup final will take place on 30th may 2009 at Wembley Stadium; making it the new stadium’s third year of hostin... Read >
Author: Peri Witny22nd January 2009
Anyone who may fall into the lower income bracket and those with a poor credit record are going to have to pay higher interest rates, up to 19.9%, to enable them to borrow money for a personal loan.
It seems very unfair but it has recently emerged that ... Read >
Author: michael challiner03rd December 2008
Ever thought of buying insurance for your laptop? You might not think it's worth it, but just think of the value you might be carrying around the next time you leave the office.
A report from silicon.com revealed a sharp rise in laptop theft in the U... Read >
Author: David Lakins09th September 2008
The past few years have seen millions of Brits put at increased risk of identity theft by banks, retailers, and government departments who have failed to effectively secure the personal details of their customers and staff.
1 HM Revenue and Customs was... Read >
Author: Tristan Dunston14th August 2008
Borrowers have been dealt another blow as mortgage giants Nationwide and Woolwich raise rates and the cost of two-year fixed rate mortgages hits a ten-year high.
Research by financial information specialist Moneyfacts.co.uk has shown the cost of... Read >
Author: Christian Ward13th August 2008
Those hunting out a mortgage have seen a sudden change over the past six months from a land of plenty to a time of drought.
The problem has been driven by the ongoing credit crunch gripping the financial markets, which has led to the supply of money... Read >
Author: Christian Ward20th July 2008
Credit cards have become a prominent part of modern day life with British consumers using them to pay from everything from the household bills to purchasing a new car. More people have also started to use them abroad on their holidays as a convenient way ... Read >
Author: Danielle Fletcher27th June 2008
The mortgage market could destined for a better future as lenders continue to offer reduced rates.
But with First Direct resuming mortgage lending, the signs suggest that the market could be entering a softer period in the mortgage crunch.
First Dir... Read >
Author: Mildred23rd June 2008
The Nationwide Building Society recently published figures showing that in March 2008, house prices fell 0.6 per cent which follows on from a 0.5 per cent drop the previous month. This has caused many experts in the property field to take this as a sign ... Read >
Author: Daniel Collins21st June 2008
Nationwide Building Society has announced that it will offer a 20% discount immediately, and then in the subsequent year, on combined buildings and contents insurance as a reward for loyalty from its customers. If new customers purchase services online, t... Read >
Author: Monica09th June 2008
According to ‘The Nationwide Building Society’, if house buyers in London want to avoid paying higher interest rates, they would have to stump up fairly higher deposit on a mortgage. The past indicates that the Nationwide put down a deposit of 10% or ... Read >
Author: Jim Brown05th June 2008
Bank charges are once again making the headlines with the news of a verdict on the test case launched by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) against seven major banks in July 2007.
The test case verdict went in favour of the OFT and could result in bank ... Read >
Author: pmcindoe15th May 2008
Mortgage approvals unexpectedly increased in January as house prices continued to fall. The Bank of England has released new data showing there were 74,000 mortgage approvals in January, which was up 2,000 from December. That month’s figure of 72,000 wa... Read >
Author: Drew Swainston21st January 2008
The concept of shared equity is that you buy a portion of a property and rent the rest. Local authorities and house builders can offer shared equity homes. You still need a deposit to put down for your purchase, but it is less than normal because it is on... Read >
Author: nickr701st July 2007
According to research by Nationwide Building Society, over two-thirds of credit card users do not know the order in which their payments are allocated to their account, when it comes to understanding their monthly credit card statement.
Most people ele... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan14th March 2007
Nationwide Building Society, the world’s largest building society, is the country’s 4th largest mortgage lender and in the top 10 of UK’s financial institutions in terms of assets size. Having its start in the 1850's, Nationwide has been able to com... Read >
Author: -ddd-09th February 2007
The Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to increase base rate by a further 0.25 per cent on 11 January caught everybody on the hop, from financial commentators through to the banks and building societies themselves. The rate increases of August and Nov... Read >
Author: Marco Barra10th November 2006
According to the Nationwide building society house prices cooled slightly in October; the trend over the past quarter demonstrated by the Halifax also shows a slow down in UK house prices from June through to August. However, Nationwide believes that t... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan03rd July 2006
As you may have noticed, this year's summer has finally arrived in Britain and is asserting its questionable authority (on these shores anyway) more than usual. As such, we are being treated to long, balmy evenings, trips to the seaside, ice cream and the... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan12th April 2006
Anyone who owned property during the last house price crash in the early 1990s will remember constant headlines about negative equity and home repossession. Between 1990 and 1996 over a million individuals experienced mortgage repossession as they strug... Read >
Author: sam lowe08th February 2006
Copyright 2006 Michael Hanna
According to the Nationwide Building Society, the UK housing market has made a "strong start" in 2006, with the biggest rise in house prices for 18 months, rising by 1.4% in January. This was seen by the Nationwide as part... Read >
Author: michael hanna
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