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
Six in 10 people will spend on ‘bucket list’ dream activities in 2025 – survey
Nearly half of people are planning to spend more on experiences this year and some will cut back on other spending to do so, according to Mastercard.
By Vicky Shaw
31 Mar 2025
Buying & Mortgages
Race to save up to £11,250 for buyers ahead of stamp duty rise
One recent home buyer has told how there was ‘huge’ pressure on the professionals involved in the sale to get everything sorted.
By Vicky Shaw
28 Mar 2025
Money
Home buyers have just days left to sidestep rising stamp duty costs
Home buyers may reflect extra stamp duty costs in their offers to sellers after April 1, one property market expert said.
By Vicky Shaw
28 Mar 2025
Money
Price points where home buyers could feel the most pain from stamp duty rises
Rightmove has made calculations showing the extra costs buyers could face if they make their home purchase after March 31.
By Vicky Shaw
28 Mar 2025
Money
Fraud warning for people planning to declutter this spring
Barclays said scammers are exploiting trust between buyers and sellers using online marketplaces.
By Vicky Shaw
27 Mar 2025
Money
More Premium Bond cuts on the horizon, says finance expert
NS&I has a duty to balance the interests of savers with those of taxpayers and broader market stability.
By Vicky Shaw
26 Mar 2025
Property News
Annual house price growth accelerates but rental prices slow
The figures were released as the rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation slowed by more than expected.
By Vicky Shaw
26 Mar 2025
Money
Savers facing ‘long-term threat’ to cash Isa limits following spring statement
Spring statement documents said the Government is ‘looking at options for reforms’ to Isas ‘that get the balance right between cash and equities’.
By Vicky Shaw
26 Mar 2025
Money
FCA boss highlights issue of young people turning to crypto for investments
Financial Conduct Authority boss Nikhil Rathi said people risked losing their money.
By Vicky Shaw
26 Mar 2025
Money
London housing market facing ‘stamp duty hangover’ ahead of rise in buying costs
In London, buyer demand is lower than a year ago, bucking the trend seen elsewhere in the UK, according to Zoopla.
By Vicky Shaw
26 Mar 2025
Money
Women more likely to become financially insolvent than men
Female insolvency rates have been higher than those for men every year since 2014 in England and Wales.
By Vicky Shaw
25 Mar 2025
Money
‘Healthy debate’ needed around risks and benefits of drive for growth – FCA boss
Nikhil Rathi highlighted how growth could benefit people and businesses long-term, but also said ‘one or two more things’ could go wrong.
By Vicky Shaw
25 Mar 2025
Money
‘Cash is king for parking’ among older motorists and people on low incomes
The AA said it seems counter-intuitive for some car parks to refuse customers wanting to pay in cash, at a time when high streets are under strain.
By Vicky Shaw
25 Mar 2025
Money
Comparing deals could become easier for financial customers under regulator plan
The Financial Conduct Authority is exploring how firms’ communications can be simplified.
By Vicky Shaw
25 Mar 2025
Money
Housing affordability is back to similar levels seen pre-pandemic, says ONS
Despite the improvements, in 2024, there were just 9% of local authorities where homes were bought for under five times workers’ earnings on average.
By Vicky Shaw
24 Mar 2025
Property News
Londoners spent £54 million on housing costs last year
Housing costs were estimated by Savills to have been £8.6 billion higher last year than a previous peak in 2016
By Vicky Shaw
24 Mar 2025
Money
Nearly three-quarters of 16 to 24-year-olds ‘keen to start their own business’
Fear of failure, lack of finance and a lack of confidence could be holding some people back, the research from Travel Counsellors indicates.
By Vicky Shaw
21 Mar 2025
Where to live
Essex market town in London commuter belt named ‘best place to live’
The Essex market town is commutable to London
By Vicky Shaw
21 Mar 2025
Money
‘Rich pickings’ for savers but concerns for mortgage holders as base rate held
About 1.8 million fixed-rate mortgage deals are due to end or have already ended this year.
By Vicky Shaw
20 Mar 2025
Buying & Mortgages
Gap between rungs on housing ladder widens as flat values lag houses
Flats have been lagging behind for house price growth which could provide opportunities for some first-time buyers, a survey for the bank found.
By Vicky Shaw
20 Mar 2025