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
How could Donald Trump’s tariffs affect households and their finances?
Households could see their money affected in various ways following the US president’s announcement on tariffs.
By Vicky Shaw
4 Apr 2025
Money
Landlords reveal their most costly mistakes with rental properties
A survey of 1,000 landlords found regrets expressed by landlords around buying, selling and repair costs.
By Vicky Shaw
3 Apr 2025
Money
Financial Ombudsman Service ‘increasing capacity’ to resolve 20% more cases
The organisation said it was taking action to ensure businesses and consumers received a faster, more effective dispute resolution service.
By Vicky Shaw
3 Apr 2025
Money
120,000 people have filled national insurance gaps to help boost state pension
People have just days left to take action to fill gaps going back as far as April 2006.
By Vicky Shaw
3 Apr 2025
Money
Savers and pension holders warned of risks of making ‘knee-jerk’ decisions
Investors may be trying to navigate market volatility following the US president’s unveiling of tariffs on countries.
By Vicky Shaw
3 Apr 2025
Money
Working age households predicted to be £400 worse off on average in year ahead
Households face a ‘triple hit’ from tax, utility bill increases, and benefits failing to keep up with living costs, the Resolution Foundation said.
By Vicky Shaw
3 Apr 2025
Money
Identity scams fuel record number of reports to fraud database
Personal store cards, bank accounts and mobile phone accounts have been among the key targets for fraudsters, Cifas said.
By Vicky Shaw
3 Apr 2025
Money
Jump in number of buy-to-let loans taken out in final quarter of 2024
Global uncertainty and weaker equity markets had led to ‘canny investors’ looking for opportunities in the housing market, one property expert said.
By Vicky Shaw
2 Apr 2025
Money
More than £1 trillion worth of card transactions made in 2024, says UK Finance
The average contactless transaction last year was for £15.86, UK Finance said.
By Vicky Shaw
2 Apr 2025
Money
Santander UK reveals scams most likely to catch out different age groups
The bank saw a jump in older adults and younger adults reporting scams in the first quarter of this year.
By Vicky Shaw
2 Apr 2025
Money
Households urged to check insurance for garden items as evenings become lighter
People splurging on expensive garden items for the spring could be leaving themselves without adequate cover, Defaqto warned.
By Vicky Shaw
2 Apr 2025
Money
Deadline looming to take action which could boost state pension entitlement
A deadline of April 5 has been set for people to fill gaps going back to 2006, but people can also fill in a callback request form by this date.
By Vicky Shaw
1 Apr 2025
Property News
UK house price growth stalled in March ahead of stamp duty hike
Nationwide Building Society recorded a 0.0 per cent month-on-month average UK house price growth in March, ahead of today’s stamp duty changes
By Vicky Shaw
1 Apr 2025
Money
Bigger stamp duty bills for some home buyers as discounts shrink
‘Nil rate’ stamp duty thresholds for home buyers have reduced from Tuesday.
By Vicky Shaw
1 Apr 2025
Money
Price points where April 1 stamp duty changes could hit hardest
Stamp duty changes for buyers in England and Northern Ireland have come into force.
By Vicky Shaw
1 Apr 2025
Money
Barclays saw contactless spending hit record level in 2024
The average contactless purchase was for £16.10 and the average person used the technology 236 times last year, according to Barclays.
By Vicky Shaw
1 Apr 2025
Money
Savings protection limit could be increased to £110,000 later this year
The limit could be raised from its current level of £85,000 from December 1, under the proposals.
By Vicky Shaw
31 Mar 2025
Money
Charity and banks aim to stop abusive ex-partners using mortgages as ‘weapon’
Charity Surviving Economic Abuse will deliver training to HSBC UK and First Direct staff, helping them to spot the signs of economic abuse.
By Vicky Shaw
31 Mar 2025
Buying & Mortgages
Mortgage approvals fall ahead of stamp duty changes
Some 65,500 mortgage approvals for house purchases were recorded in February, which was around 600 lower than in January
By Vicky Shaw
31 Mar 2025
Property News
Home buyers ‘may look to split higher stamp duty costs with sellers’
Buyers may reflect higher stamp duty costs in their offers, with some being in a strong negotiating position
By Vicky Shaw
31 Mar 2025