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Nationwide cuts mortgage rates by up to 0.15% – but increases trackers by up to 0.10%
Nationwide mortgage rates: fixed rates cut by up to 0.15% but some trackers rise, as brokers tell Newspage why the two are moving apart.
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Halifax cuts mortgage rates by up to 0.22% as brokers warn "this is a trickle, not a deluge"
Halifax mortgage rates cut by up to 0.22% as brokers tell Newspage lenders are competing harder, but rates are unlikely to fall far.
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The pension mistakes that could cost your family thousands
Pension mistakes: rushing to withdraw or gift your pension could cost your family, advisers tell Newspage, ahead of April 2027 changes.
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More borrowers using bridging loans just to survive in slowing property market, experts warn
More borrowers are using bridging loans just to survive in a slowing property market and stop a house move from collapsing, experts are warning.
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Warning to 1.1 million pensioners living abroad ahead of the Budget: "Don't get comfortable"
Experts have issued a warning to 1.1 million pensioners living abroad ahead of the Budget with one saying “don't get comfortable”.
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Inflation rises to 3.5% in "blow" – what does this mean for borrowers, savers and the pound?
Inflation has risen to 3.5% – but what does this “blow” mean for borrowers and savers? How will it affect mortgages and savings accounts?
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Over 1.7 million claiming unemployment benefits – up by 30,000 in September
UK unemployment: the benefits claimant count rose by about 30,000 to 1.701 million in September, ONS data shows, as experts tell Newspage hiring is slowing.
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What is the best way to send money abroad? How to avoid losing thousands of pounds
What is the best way to send money abroad? Experts have revealed that Brits could lose thousands by focusing on transfer fees.
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GDP grows by just 0.1%: small businesses say clients "feel more cautious"
UK GDP grew by just 0.1% in August, ONS data shows, as small business owners tell Newspage their clients are delaying big decisions.
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HSBC to cut its mortgage rates from Thursday in a "welcome move" for borrowers
HSBC mortgage rates are being cut from Thursday 15 October, with one broker telling Newspage some fixes could fall below 5%.
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Should I sell my business before the Budget? Sales surged 45% ahead of the last BADR rise
Should I sell my business before the Budget? Sales surged 45% before the last BADR rise, but experts warn rushing a sale over a rumour could be costly.
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Bringing inheritance money into the UK: exchange rates could cost families nearly £9,000
Families bringing inheritance money into the UK from Europe could lose nearly £9,000 to exchange-rate swings. Experts explain how to protect the proceeds.
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Help to Buy year 6: 2021 buyers face equity loan interest and a higher mortgage rate double whammy
Help to Buy equity loans start charging interest in year 6. For many 2021 buyers that lands alongside a higher mortgage rate. Brokers explain what to do.
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Halifax cuts mortgage rates by up to 0.1% as sub-5% deals hit the market again
Halifax cuts mortgage rates by up to 0.1% as sub-5% fixes return at Santander and Yorkshire Building Society too, brokers tell Newspage.
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Can you remortgage with arrears? Family trapped on 8.25% rate as brokers call for change
Can you remortgage with arrears? A family trapped on an 8.25% rate shows why lenders want arrears cleared first. Brokers explain the options.
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Mortgage calculators show £80,000 gap for same buyer as brokers warn they are just a "rough guide"
Mortgage calculators show an £80,000 gap between how much they say a buyer can borrow as brokers warn they are just a “rough guide” for borrowers.
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How critical illness cover can pay up to £50,000 extra for early-stage breast cancer
Newspage research finds critical illness cover for early breast cancer or DCIS pays an additional payout of 25% to 50%, up to £50,000.