News Archive : 4th March, 2008
- Buy-to-let sector 'might collapse'
The buy-to-let market in the UK could be on the verge of meltdown, the Daily Mail reports. (04 03 2008 03:45) - Fool advises against downsizing
Moving in to a smaller home in order to fund your dream retirement does not necessarily make good financial sense, Fool.co.uk said yesterday. (04 03 2008 03:30) - Brits 'worry about debt for 2 years of their life'
The extent of Britons' debt fears has been laid bare by new research from the Co-op. (04 03 2008 03:30) - Fool.co.uk slams banks' write offs
Banks should not let their bad loans losses affect customers, personal finance website Fool.co.uk warned yesterday. (04 03 2008 03:30) - Moneysupermarket advises on charity cards
Various charity credit cards have been compared by moneysupermarket.com - with some scepticism expressed as to how useful they are. (04 03 2008 03:30) - HMRC launches students tax campaign
Britain's students have been targeted by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for their latest tax awareness campaign, the body announced yesterday. (04 03 2008 03:30) - Rics: Fewer homes sold at auction
The credit crunch has been blamed by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) for a recent fall in the number of British properties sold at auction. (04 03 2008 03:30) - Thoresen recommends national financial help service
The long-awaited financial advice review from Otto Thoresen was released yesterday. (04 03 2008 03:30) - FSA tackles 'mortgage fears' among householders
Many Britons fear that they will not be able to make their home loan repayments over the next year, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) said today. (04 03 2008 03:30) - Egg 'won't apologise for card cut-offs'
Egg has rejected pressure to apologise to the 161,000 credit card customers whose accounts it cancelled following an internal risk review. (04 03 2008 03:30) - Garage and basement conversions 'very popular'
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) advised yesterday that the high cost of moving has led more homeowners to consider converting rooms for extra space - and added value. (04 03 2008 11:15) - Fuel poverty voucher 'under consideration'
A special government voucher to help some of Britain's poorest people pay for their gas and electricity is being considered by ministers, the BBC reports. (04 03 2008 11:15) - Second homes 'could face extra regulations'
The prime minister is considering a "crackdown" on second-home owners, who have been accused of pricing local people out of buying a home in rural areas. (04 03 2008 11:15) - Sainsbury's releases new car figures
Car dealerships seem set to endure months of poor business - with new research showing a three year low in people planning to buy a vehicle. (04 03 2008 11:00) - New Star predicts rate cut
Interest rates might be cut by the Bank of England to stave off the apparent economic slowdown, New Star Asset Management has suggested. (04 03 2008 11:00) - Winter motoring precautions 'dangerous for pets'
Common winter safety precautions for motorists put animals at risk, insurer Petplan warned yesterday. (04 03 2008 11:00) - Rics: Hire a surveyor to check quake damage
Homeowners should not pay out extra for home repairs following last week's earthquake, according to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (Rics). (04 03 2008 11:00) - 1m country-dwellers 'live below the poverty line'
Britain's rural communities are facing severe financial difficulties, it has emerged. (04 03 2008 11:00) - Graduate loans 'shouldn't fear the credit crunch'
Recent university graduates should still be in line for favourable rates on their home loans, according to a financial website. (04 03 2008 11:00) - AXA: Brits start saving at 28
Money-conscious Britons begin to save for their pensions in their twenties, insurer AXA said yesterday. (04 03 2008 11:00)
