Personal Finance NewsLeeds Building Society will reward homeowners for energy efficiency with the launch of a new green mortgage. The new mortgage product factors in a property’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating to offer preferential rates for the most energy-efficient homes. Benefitting mortgage applicants for EPC A-C rated homes, the improved rate recognises the tangible savings the most […]
‘Retirement anxiety’ is increasingly becoming an issue for over 40s, due to the financial pressures of the rising cost of living on income and savings, according to new research launched today from financial planners, abrdn. abrdn’s latest research into the nation’s retirement anxieties highlights that nearly two thirds (58%) of UK adults aged 40 years+ […]
Leeds Building Society has announced the launch of a new online tool designed to help members monitor and manage their home energy usage, reduce their environmental impact, and save money. The tool, developed in collaboration with Energy Saving Trust, offers users tangible solutions to promote energy efficiency and help residential borrowers and landlords to make […]
Smoke alarms are an essential safety feature in any home, and regular maintenance is crucial to ensure their efficiency. In the UK, where fire safety regulations are strict, it is especially important to keep your smoke alarms in good working order. This article will explore the importance of regular maintenance for smoke alarms in the […]
Santander UK has today (Monday 4 September) launched a ‘top of market’ easy access account, the Easy Access Saver Limited Edition (Issue 3), which pays 5.20% AER/ 5.08% gross (variable) on savings up to £250,000 for 12 months. Customers with £5,000 deposited in the account will typically earn £21.66 in interest every month and £260 annually. […]
National Savings and Investments (NS&I) shocked the UK savings industry this week when it launched its highest ever rate of 6.20% for a 1 Year Guaranteed Growth Bond. The deal went straight to the top of the best buy tables and is the highest rate by some margin, with 6.00% the next best rate on […]
A new Issue of NS&I’s Green Savings Bonds has been released today paying 5.70% gross/AER fixed-rate over a three-year term. Savers putting money into Green Savings Bonds will be helping fund vital green projects across the UK as part of the UK Government Green Financing Framework. Dax Harkins, NS&I Chief Executive, said: “I’m really pleased that […]
Data from 321 insurance products shows that millions of people in the UK could be paying extra fees for their car insurance. NFU Mutual, which does not charge any extra fees, analysed data from Defaqto and found that only 9 of 321 products – just 3% – do not charge any extra fees to customers. […]
NatWest’s 2023 Student Living Index reveals fraud is a major issue for students. A third of students have been targeted by criminals in the last year. Delivery scams are the most common kind of fraud that students have encountered over the past year, with 14% having experienced this scam according to NatWest’s annual survey of […]
