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Council tax increases of up to 10% hit UK households from April, as millions face higher bills, but an expert warns council tax appeals could backfire

]]>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:53:00 +0100Personal FinanceCouncil Tax, Mortgage, Council tax increase, Council tax band appeal, UK households, Mel Whiting

Expert singles out flexible cash ISA as best buy with £20,000 ISA allowance deadline on April 6

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Homeowners could find themselves £4,300 worse off annually in a turbulent climate.

]]>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:37:00 +0100Personal FinanceMortgage, Middle East, Interest rates, Mortgage rates, Middle East conflict, Homeowners, Economic impact

Emma Jones said it could become more common in the current climate

]]>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:08:00 +0100Personal FinanceMortgage, Credit score, mortgage advice, credit score impact, financial management, Emma Jones

Current events and a new law are combining

]]>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:49:00 +0100Personal FinanceRenting, Middle East, Interest rates, Mortgage, buy-to-let mortgage rates, Renters' Rights Act, Middle East instability, landlord financial pressures

He said he has calling for years for the policy to change

]]>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:23:00 +0100Personal FinanceMartin Lewis, ISA, Savings, Interest rates, Housing, Mortgage, Bank of England, Personal Finance (section), Lifetime ISA savings

As part of efforts to mitigate the economic impacts of the Iran war, the Treasury says lenders will set out customers' options or how to access bespoke support well in advance of the payment changes.

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Experts have offered advice on how to get the best possible mortgage at an older age.

]]>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:38:00 +0100Personal FinanceMortgage, Retirement, over 50 mortgages, retirement planning, financial advice, later life lending, mortgage over 50, interest-only mortgage, lifetime mortgage

A financial expert has warned that many people could be unwittingly leaving themselves open to paying more inheritance tax.

]]>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:20:00 +0100Personal FinanceInheritance tax, inheritance rules, Inheritance tax exemptions, Mortgage, Mortgage payoff, Seven-year rule, Financial planning

Mortgage broker Michelle Lawson explains how weakened property market sentiment creates negotiating power for first-time buyers

]]>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 03:03:00 +0000Personal FinanceMortgage, Middle East, Interest rates, First-time buyer, first-time buyers, mortgage rates, Middle East conflict, property market sentiment