Vicky Shaw
Money
Wealth expert’s tips for building financial goals and resilience over a lifetime
Four-fifths of people are working towards at least one financial goal, according to research for HSBC UK Premier.
By Vicky Shaw
21 Apr 2025
Money
Third of 18 to 21-year-olds ‘worry about money every day’
Less than a third of young adults surveyed said they had learned about student loans at school, Santander UK said.
By Vicky Shaw
19 Apr 2025
Property News
Average house prices hit record high after £5,000 monthly jump
At £377,182, the average asking price for a home in Britain surpassed a previous record set in May 2024
By Vicky Shaw
17 Apr 2025
Money
Some banks ‘adding to stress’ of bereaved, warns regulator
The Financial Conduct Authority said some banks and building societies have clear policies and procedures but there are areas for improvement.
By Vicky Shaw
11 Apr 2025
Money
Ways to ‘get clarity’ over finances suggested as 22% of people feeling downbeat
Concerns about the economy and not having enough money for savings were among the reasons for people feeling the financial strain, Moneybox said.
By Vicky Shaw
11 Apr 2025
Money
Barclays set to cut some mortgage rates below 4% on Friday
Global economic volatility has boosted expectations that the Bank of England will respond with rate cuts.
By Vicky Shaw
10 Apr 2025
Buying & Mortgages
Housing market activity took a pause as stamp duty holiday expired
US tariffs could cause further uncertainty for the UK housing market, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said.
By Vicky Shaw
10 Apr 2025
Money
Nationwide receives ‘advanced’ mental health accessibility rating from charity
The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, an independent charity which was founded by consumer champion Martin Lewis, has made the award.
By Vicky Shaw
10 Apr 2025
Money
Retirement specialist warns of pensions pitfalls amid market turmoil
With markets continuing to show volatility, a pensions specialist is warning pension savers about some risks to weigh up.
By Vicky Shaw
9 Apr 2025
Buying & Mortgages
Jump in Gen X first-time buyers searching for mortgage deals
Searches for first-time buyers aged 56 to 65 through Ignite surged by 80% in the first quarter of this year, compared with the final quarter of 2024.
By Vicky Shaw
9 Apr 2025
Money
Seaside homes ‘take three weeks longer to sell than during pandemic’
The speed at which homes in coastal areas are finding buyers has slowed by 21 days on average, compared with 2021, Rightmove said.
By Vicky Shaw
9 Apr 2025
Money
Some investors seeing buying opportunities in market volatility, says platform
Interactive investor said it recorded its highest-ever trading volumes on Monday, with investors buying more than selling.
By Vicky Shaw
8 Apr 2025
Money
Mortgage deal helps 800 first-time buyers on to the property ladder
Yorkshire Building Society’s mortgage director said seeing the impact of the deal has been ‘humbling’.
By Vicky Shaw
8 Apr 2025
Money
Aviva stopped £127m-worth of fraudulent claims in 2024
Cost-of-living issues may be a factor in some cases, while exaggerated claims for injuries and inflated motor claims are also a concern, Aviva said.
By Vicky Shaw
8 Apr 2025
Money
Barclays offering zero-deposit mortgages to right to buy customers
Previously, Barclays has required a 5% deposit for the deals, but it said people will no longer be required to put down a deposit.
By Vicky Shaw
8 Apr 2025
Money
Some insurance claims may risk wrong-kind-of-weather rejection – Which?
The consumer group believes that some wording about floods and storms in policies could be potentially unfair.
By Vicky Shaw
8 Apr 2025
Property News
This is how much the average UK house price fell in March
Demand is ‘returning to normal and new applications slowing’ now that buyers beating a stamp duty deadline have completed purchases, Halifax said.
By Vicky Shaw
7 Apr 2025
Money
Households urged to check jewellery insurance cover after gold prices surge
Admiral is warning jewellery owners the correct amount of cover needed may have increased significantly since they bought their valuables.
By Vicky Shaw
7 Apr 2025
Money
Fomo and high demand ‘creating perfect conditions for ticket scams’
A quarter of people surveyed have fallen victim to ticket scams, losing £82 on average, Nationwide Building Society said.
By Vicky Shaw
7 Apr 2025
Money
Easter holiday spend of £1,272 on average for families with children – survey
A quarter of people surveyed for MyVoucherCodes are going on a UK-based trip this Easter, while 13% are opting to travel abroad.
By Vicky Shaw
6 Apr 2025
Money
Grandparents helping to fund grandchildren to get behind the wheel – survey
The average spend by grandparents helping their relatives to drive a car is £140, according to insurer Veygo.
By Vicky Shaw
6 Apr 2025