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28 September 2026 · 5 expert responses
Barclays pulling the market leading 4.75% two-year fix and the 4.93% five-year fix
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We're increasing and withdrawing rates From tomorrow, Tuesday 29 September, we are increasing a selection of products across our residential and buy-to-let (BTL) purchase, remortgage and reward ranges. In addition, we…
28 September 2026 · 10 expert responses
The currency risk that could cost Brits nearly £9,000 when selling homes in Europe
Brits selling homes in Europe could receive almost £9,000 less when bringing the proceeds back to the UK because of exchange-rate movements, new research has found. Analysis by Newspage, sponsored by Cosmos Currency…
28 September 2026 · 10 expert responses
Can today's professionals afford the lifestyle yesterday's professionals took for granted?
Financial planner Scott Gallacher of Rowley Turton says a growing number of his working-age clients are asking some version of the same question: “Where does all our money go?” These aren't necessarily people struggling…
28 September 2026 · 7 expert responses
People coming out of Help to Buy with flats valuing less than they paid
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- Sky News: The 'real winners' and the catch: What you need to know about revived Help to Buy scheme
- Property Portfolio Investor: Help to Buy flats lag houses as brokers warn on Your First Home
Newspagers say they have clients coming out of Help to Buy and the flats are valuing less than they paid. One had a flat valued at £500,000 which he had bought at £600,000, paying Help to Buy £175,000. Andy Burnham's…
27 September 2026 · 6 expert responses
First-time buyers face price caps that don't line up
A first-time buyer in England may soon meet three different price ceilings on one purchase, and the two already set do not agree. The Lifetime ISA can go towards a first home without a charge only if it costs £450,000…
25 September 2026 · 8 expert responses
‘Fractional’ business boom as new firms increase fivefold since 2022
‘Fractional’ business boom as new firms increase fivefold since 2022: “It isn't a fad” NEW firms with 'fractional' in their name have risen fivefold since 2022, Companies House filings show – with experts saying “it…
24 September 2026 · 5 expert responses
Paying for the name: is prestige the same as value?
A Chartered Financial Planner on Newspage says a prestigious name can reassure someone entrusting a firm with a £1 million pension, but prestige shouldn't be confused with value. A one percentage point difference in…
24 September 2026 · 8 expert responses
The red flag that shows your financial adviser isn't doing their job
MANY people rely on a financial adviser for sound advice, but the adviser who doesn't talk to a client's accountant and solicitor could be a red flag, experts have warned. Accountants, solicitors and financial advisers…
24 September 2026 · 4 expert responses
Retirement pots: are small fees taking a big bite?
STORY HERE ………. Here are the original questions we put to Newspages experts. Have clients come to you paying more in total charges than they realised on a pension they are drawing from? How much, in pounds? How do you…
23 September 2026 · 2 expert responses
Warning about fake weight loss pills and injections as research finds 684% increase in monthly enforcement action
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The arrival of the first GLP-1 weight loss pill on the UK high street marks a major milestone in obesity treatment – but the opportunity for counterfeiters to cash in is rising. New data from Corsearch reveals that…
23 September 2026 · 11 expert responses
Can you retire on £1 million?
How much do you need to retire comfortably? Is £1 million enough? Please provide figures or your workings on how much is enough. Any anecdotes as to how much is comfortable to retire on? How much a year is needed? Has…
23 September 2026 · 9 expert responses
Mortgage Calculators.
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- Newspage: the story we wrote
Mortgage calculators are everywhere. Although search ‘mortgage calculators’ on Google and the AI Overview is currently showing a US calculator. Many of you probably have your own. A few Qs: Do mortgage calculators stack…
23 September 2026 · 6 expert responses
Nearly 7 in 10 disabled staff hit conflict at work, and Acas says it's rarely about the disability
New Acas research has found 68% of employees whose condition substantially affects daily life have experienced conflict at work, against 44% of the wider workforce. Disability discrimination cases at Acas have doubled…
22 September 2026 · 7 expert responses
Job hunters warned about fake Coca-Cola and Disney interview invitations
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- Daily Express: Fake job adverts posing as Disney and Coca-Cola ‘steal your digital life’
Job hunters are being warned about fake interview invitations which can hand criminals access to their employer’s emails, advertising accounts and social media pages. NordVPN’s Threat Intelligence team uncovered an…