Nouran Moustafa's Media Coverage
Daily Mirror
New ISA HMRC rule will see 'charge' for first timeExperts are warning that ordinary people will be 'penalised'
MoneyWeek
Investors warned against mini bonds after latest collapseThe Financial Conduct Authority has warned that retail investors are still coming across the risky products despite a marketing ban
Daily Express
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 'major tax break' for spending 6 years outside UKThe timing of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's UK return has raised eyebrows among tax experts.
Bridging Loan Directory
Property valuation surprises force investors to rebuild finance applicationsBrokers reveal how down-valuations, desktop assessments, planning questions and hidden damp changed or delayed property finance applications.
The Sun
Mortgage costs rise AGAIN as Middle East conflict sends rates soaringHOMEOWNERS face rising mortgage costs again after renewed uncertainty in the Middle East spooked lenders.
Daily Express
Mortgage borrowers handed boost as repossessions fallThe figures will provide some much-needed reassurance to households
The Times
The pension penalty graduates are paying for their student loansTaking repayments from salaries before pension contributions are made is short-changing graduates’ retirement savings, experts say
Daily Mirror
Halifax confirms change for customers 'from Friday' with 'cost cut'It has been welcomed as 'very encouraging', with other expected to follow
FT Adviser
Octopus suspends withdrawals from IHT schemeOctopus has suspended both applications to, and withdrawals from, its inheritance tax scheme, Fern Trading, with advisers calling out business relief products.
Daily Mirror
Inheritance alert as '£200 mistake' could tear family apartExperts have explained how to avoid problems at a difficult time
Property Portfolio Investor
Landlords leaving the rental market: 27 per cent plan full exit by 2029More than a quarter of landlords plan a full exit by 2029. Why landlords leaving the rental market could hand Britain’s tenants to corporate giants.
Money Markleting
Advisers urge families to record inheritance wishesFinancial advisers are urging people to record who should inherit sentimental possessions, warning that informal promises over family heirlooms can lead to bitter disputes after death.
Thisismoney
Council homes bought under Right to Buy surged 90% in a year after Labour changed the rulesThe number of council tenants using the Right to Buy scheme to get on the property ladder almost doubled last year, data has revealed.
The Mirror
Halifax change for customers ‘from Wednesday’ with extra costsExperts said it had comes as a surprise given changes elsewhere
Daily Mirror
Nationwide makes ‘welcome’ change for customers from TuesdayThings are really up and down at the moment
AOL.com
Nationwide makes change for customers from Tuesday in ‘welcome move’ - AOLThings are really up and down at the moment
Daily Mirror
DWP £10,000 ‘trigger’ alert as new update givenExperts have expressed concern behind the headline figures
AOL.com
New ISA rules mean ‘new charge’ for savers paid to HMRC - AOLExperts have said the new rules are more complicated than they first seem
Daily Mirror
New ISA rules mean ‘new charge’ for savers paid to HMRCExperts have said the new rules are more complicated than they first seem
MoneyWeek
Number of UK millionaires hits lowest level since 2008 financial crisisHigh taxes and the volatile financial and property market is hitting the wealthy, research from the Adam Smith Institute shows.
Daily Mirror
Unpaid parking fines ‘can mean losing home’ as record numbers issuedExperts have explained how a seemingly minor issue can spiral into a major problem
MoneyWeek
Making Tax Digital explained: what is it and who does it affect?Thousands of sole traders and landlords now have to start reporting their earnings digitally every quarter, with the first deadline just weeks away.
The Sun
Should you EVER buy a flat? Why you should think twice as cost to upgrade to a house hits record highFIRST-time buyers are facing a nasty property trap as the cash difference to upgrade from an apartment to a family house hits a staggering 30-year high.
Sky News
The 'underused' mortgage type brokers hope will make a comebackIntroduced in the late 1990s, offset mortgages were initially popular but fell out of fashion after the global financial crash. Could that be about to change?
Sky News
Is major pension change coming - and will Burnham listen to own advisers who hate triple lock?Andy Burnham has publicly backed the pension triple lock, saying he will abide by the promises made in Labour's 2024 manifesto.
Daily Express
Key HMRC deadline on July 31 2026 and ‘many people don’t realise’There are penalties for missing it
Daily Mirror
HMRC July 2026 deadline warning as UK workers ‘caught out’ and finedPeople face penalties if they miss the annual deadline
Wales Online
HMRC July 2026 deadline alert as ‘many caught out’ and face penaltiesExperts say that a lot of people simply forget about it
The Independent
Missed the SpaceX IPO? How to invest in Elon Musk’s rockets companyThe SPCX share price rose fast last week - but has since returned to earth with other tech stocks
Wales Online
‘Change today’ means people heading to Europe ‘should buy now’Brits can get ‘extra spending power’ if they cash in
Daily Express
‘Buy your holiday money now’ as Pound hits 10-month high against EuroFeels like a rare win for Brits abroad
GB News
Pound hits strongest level against Euro in nearly one year as Britons urged: 'Buy your holiday money now!'The Pound has climbed to its strongest level against the Euro in 10 months.
Sky News
What could Andy Burnham as prime minister mean for your money?Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as prime minister, and while he will stay in post for now, all eyes are already turning to his potential successor.
Liverpool Echo
New ‘unsustainable’ alert for people on PIP after update this weekThe number of people claiming PIP in England and Wales has hit four million, a 2% increase since January 2026
The i Paper
What Burnham as PM means for your mortgageHomeowners and buyers could see an increase to their loan prices if Burnham gets into power, experts warn, but only for the short term
Daily Mirror
‘Many don’t know about mortgage type good for self-employed’They were an innovation seen in the late 1990s before they fell out of fashion
FT Adviser
Brokers show support for offset mortgages comebackOffset mortgages should make a comeback amid improved savings rates, brokers claim.
Sunday Express
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Daily Express
‘Hugely underused’ mortgage type ‘ideal for people with savings’Properly under the radar
Sky News
Savers losing out on hundreds a year 'for no good reason'Experts have warned savers are losing out on £373 a year over a "loyalty penalty".
Thisismoney
Tax hikes and fiscal uncertainty mean Britain is less appealing to the wealthyBritain is becoming a less attractive location for the wealthy, a report suggests.
The Times
A £65K salary and a mega deposit — what it takes to buy a home aloneThose trying to cover the cost of a mortgage by themselves can forget about saving into a pension, clearing their student debt or raising a family
FT Adviser
Brokers split on AMI’s ‘updated identity’There have been mixed reviews from mortgage brokers on the “brand refresh” of the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries.
MoneyWeek
How landlords can verify tenants under new rental regulationsThe Renters’ Rights Act has limited upfront rental payments, removing a way to reduce the risk of rent arrears. What checks can landlords make?
Sky News
Estates agents increasingly inflating property prices, experts sayEstate agents are increasingly giving "overvaluations" on properties to win more business, industry insiders have said.
what MORTGAGE
Nationwide cuts mortgage rates on ‘switcher’ productsNationwide has cut mortgage rates for existing customer who are switching to a new deal with the building society.
North Wales Live
PayPal, Klarna and Clearpay users face new rules next monthFrom July 15, buy now pay later firms will see a major change
Daily Mirror
New ‘fantasy number’ warning to anyone selling their homeBrokers have said the current market means the issue is on the rise
Daily Express
New home sellers ‘fantasy number’ warning with problem worse in one UK areaStop falling for the flattering figure
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How will BNPL impact my mortgage application?Shoppers need to change the way they think about Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) if they are considering making a mortgage application, brokers have warned this week.
Chronicle Live
PayPal, Klarna and Clearpay users face new rules next monthFrom July 15, buy now pay later firms will see a major change
Daily Mirror
PayPal customers to see major rule change next monthThe change comes into affect next month
Daily Mirror
People born before 1976 told ‘make crucial check now’It could make all the difference in the years to come
Daily Express
People in their 50s told to ‘make crucial pension check’ before time runs outFeels like the clock’s ticking on this one
FT Adviser
Renters’ Rights Act blamed for house price slowdownControversial rental reforms have driven a reduction in house prices as buy-to-let investors have been spooked from the market, property professionals claim.
FT Adviser
‘Advisers are not charities’: readers debate call to waive investment minimumsAn FT Adviser article on financial advice for female footballers has sparked a broader debate on advice fees, with one reader commenting that “advisers are not charities”.
Cambridgeshire Live
Halifax ‘positive’ move after new Nationwide updateIt’s a mixed and changing picture
Daily Express
Halifax announces change for customers as Nationwide issues updateFeels like a brief breather, not a turning point
Daily Express
New alert as £92 document is ‘as important as a will’ but ‘hugely underused’Mad how many people still ignore this
Daily Mirror
‘Crucial’ UK £92 document ‘hugely underused’ and it’s not a willIt’s a separate legal document that can save a lot of headaches
Cambridgeshire Live
‘Hugely underused’ £92 document ‘as important as a will’Experts have said that many people in the UK don’t have it in place
FT Adviser
‘We are already in a pensions crisis’, advisers warn after commission reportThe Pension Schemes Act will help tackle shortcomings identified by the Pensions Commission report but won’t fix the retirement crisis altogether.
FT Adviser
Advisers warn against treating AI as a ‘magic solution’Firms should not treat artificial intelligence as “a magic solution or a forbidden toy” when adopting it in the advice process, one adviser has said.
WalesOnline
UK 2027 rule change as many ‘don’t have £92 document until too late’It's something that many of us are guilty of leaving until too late in life
Daily Express
HMRC rule change in 2027 as ‘few have essential £92 document’That’s a nasty little sting for families
What Mortgage
Mortgage rate cuts: Which lenders reduced prices this week?Nationwide, NatWest and Virgin are among the lenders to have cut mortgage rates this week but borrowers are being warned these price reductions may not last.
Hackney Gazette
Nationwide cuts mortgage rates ahead of £100 Fairer Share payment decisionNationwide has cut mortgage rates by up to 0.36, with its lowest deal now at 4.35, as members await news on another £100 Fairer Share payment.
Reading Chronicle
Nationwide cuts mortgage rates ahead of £100 Fairer Share payment decisionNationwide has cut mortgage rates by up to 0.36, with its lowest deal now at 4.35, as members await news on another £100 Fairer Share payment.
Hexham Courant
Nationwide cuts mortgage rates ahead of £100 Fairer Share payment decisionNationwide has cut mortgage rates by up to 0.36, with its lowest deal now at 4.35, as members await news on another £100 Fairer Share payment.
Professional Adviser
IFAs warn gender pension gap goes beyond an investment problemIFAs have warned that the gender pension gap is set to get worse as above-target inflation and the cost-of-living crisis are impacting women’s ability to save, with the problem structural as well as financial.
Mums News
Gender pension gap set to get worse as ‘the ongoing cost of living crisis is damaging women’s ability to save for their futures’...FEMALE IFAs have warned that the gender pension gap is set to get worse in the years ahead as stubborn above-target inflation and the cost […]
Wales Online
Nationwide and Virgin Money customers given ‘positive’ Monday updateThere is talk of ‘momentum’
Daily Express
New Nationwide update from customers with change ‘from Tuesday’It’s been welcomed, but with caution
Daily Mirror
New Halifax update given to customers ‘but could be short-lived’There was good news for customers announced on Tuesday afternoon
Daily Express
Halifax customers get new good news update ‘but it might be short-lived’Blink and you’ll miss it
Daily Express
‘Tactical’ mortgage move to ‘cheaper products’ saving borrowers cashOne wobble and it all goes sideways again
MoneyWeek
Investment trusts are outperforming funds - which is best for you?We reveal how much more investment trusts are returning compared with funds and the risks to consider
Thisismoney
Should you ever take out a super-sized mortgage to buy a home? Two experts go head-to-headBanks and building societies are offering homebuyers super-sized mortgages of six times salary as they struggle to climb the property ladder.
Daily Mirror
‘Good news’ update for Santander, first direct and TSB customersThe picture is changing day by day at the moment
Daily Express
New ‘good news’ announcements for TSB, first direct and Santander customersCautiously hopeful, until it all flips again
Sky News
Typical homeowner could save £31,000 in interest - so why don't experts agree on overpaying your mortgage?Mortgage overpayments are an increasingly publicised means of mitigating higher interest rates.
Bristol Live
Cash ISA savers missing out on £416 a year boostFinancial experts said cash ISA savings are too often neglected
Lancs Live
Cash ISA savers missing out on £416 a year boostFinancial experts said cash ISA savings are too often neglected
FT Adviser
Could the FCA’s focus on trail commission see claims chasers?The Financial Conduct Authority’s renewed focus on trail commission has prompted warnings from advisers that the move could trigger a rise in claims chasing activity across the sector.
Birmingham Live
Brits warned HMRC personal allowance could be lost as deadline days awayThe new financial year is about to begin
Daily Mirror
HMRC personal allowance ‘could be lost’ with deadline days awayThe tax year ends on April 5, 2026
Express.co.uk
HMRC personal annual allowance deadline in days ‘and could be lost’Don’t let your allowance just slip away
FT Adviser
How a ‘joined up approach’ allowed one adviser to reach neurodiverse clientsEmploying an innovative and “joined-up approach” allows advisers to better reach their clients, according to Roxton Wealth financial adviser, Nouran Moustafa.
Daily Mirror
Vauxhall, Fiat, BMW, Hyundai, Ford warning as buyers ‘make mistake’Buyers have been urged to be aware
Express.co.uk
‘Common mistake’ alert for Vauxhall, Fiat, BMW, Ford, Hyundai driversThat bargain price suddenly feels dodgy
Birmingham Live
UK business owners urge Donald Trump to stop war in Middle EastIt comes after he Bank of England yesterday chose to hold its base rate at 3.75%
The i Paper
I’m an expat working on a yacht – this is the mortgage I used to buy in the UKThere are many ways people can get on the property ladder, including through the use of joint borrower sole proprietor mortgages – something Charlotte Thomas used
Business Matters
Individual insolvencies surge 18% as experts warn households are at ‘breaking point’UK individual insolvencies have surged 18% year-on-year, with experts warning households are at breaking point as high interest rates, inflation and debt pressures intensify.
Business Matters
Experts warn pension tax cap risks undermining retirement savings as pressure mounts on Chancellor to rethinkFinancial experts urge Rachel Reeves to rethink plans to cap National Insurance relief on pensions at £2,000, warning it could damage retirement savings and employer schemes.
Express.co.uk
‘Reeves must U-turn on tax grab dressed up as fairness’Another ‘fairness’ wheeze that’ll sting later
The i Paper
Average mortgage rates jump to over 5% - what borrowers should do nowExperts predict rates to increase even further this week as the Middle East conflict continues to raise risk of higher inflation
Property Portfolio Investor
Santander cuts 85% and 90% LTV mortgage rates below 4% as brokers warn swap surge could trigger increasesSantander has cut selected 85% and 90% LTV fixed rates below 4%, but brokers warn rising swap rates linked to Middle East tensions could lead to mortgage rate increases.
Birmingham Live
HSBC and Coventry increase mortgage rates due to ‘stark reality’ of Iran warSwap rates continue to rise on the back of inflationary concerns due to events in the Middle East
Express.co.uk
HSBC customers face costly change ‘from Friday’Experts have given their take as a volatile week continues
FT Adviser
Brokers becoming ‘busy fools’ as market outlook worsensare becoming “busy fools” as business levels increase despite gloomy market conditions, Lawson Financial director, Michelle Lawson, has said.
Express.co.uk
Santander makes major announcement for customers but ‘window closing’Experts have said it’s unlikely to be repeated for a while
MoneyWeek
Student loans debate: should you fund your child through university?Graduates are complaining about their levels of student debt so should wealthy parents be helping them avoid student loans?
The Independent
How long should I fix my mortgage deal for as interest rates fall?There’s more to consider than just the expense of interest on your property’s deal
FT Adviser
Schroders-Nuveen deal signals scale ambition, but adviser support will matterSchroders, the 200-year-old pillar of British asset management, has agreed to sell itself to US rival Nuveen in a £9.9bn deal — a move that many say reflects the growing pressure on mid-sized active managers...
FT Adviser
Is Aegon’s UK review and ‘sale’ a sign of deeper change in the DC pensions market?As government ministers accelerate reforms designed to drive consolidation and scale in defined contribution pensions, one of the sector’s biggest players — Aegon — is reviewing its future.
FT Adviser
Is there an ethical risk when it comes to AI?As advice firms increase their use of artificial intelligence to help them with day-to-day tasks they must ensure they take account of the ethical considerations.
Mortgage Professional
The pros and cons of becoming a self-employed mortgage broker‘Should I stay or should I go?’ The dilemma for staff mortgage advisers
Mortgage Professional
Why do property deals take so long to close?The UK has one of the longest durations globally for completing sales
Mortgage Professional
Women football professionals and a mortgage market gapAdviser aims to tap into a sport that’s growing in popularity
Mortgage Professional
The business lessons learned by successful mortgage brokersFrom relationships to confidence building, and maintaining integrity