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Truth On Lower Credit Card Charges
Two years ago the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) declared that default charges on credit cards were too high and suggested capping these at £12. But market analysts say that although lenders have reduced penalty charges, they have also resorted to desperate measures to recoup lost revenue including hiking rates and fees elsewhere.
Reduced Credit Card Rates
Officials from the credit cards market have suggested that some consumers may be able to get the high interest rates on their credit cards reduced simply by contacting their providers and negotiating with them.
House Prices Continue To Fall
The crisis in the housing market deepened today after mortgage lender Halifax reported a dramatic slump in prices and Bellway became the latest builder to issue a profits warning.
Gov’t Assures Flood-Hit Households
The British government today announced that flood-hit households will soon know when they can expect to return to their homes.
Euro Mortgages A British Nightmare
Hundreds of thousands of British homebuyers who opted for foreign currency mortgages with lower interest rates are the latest victims of the property crunch.
Consumers In £1.4bn Rip-Off
British consumers are being overcharged for Payment Protection Insurance by £1.4billion a year due to a lack of competition in the market, according to a watchdog.
Brits Lose Interest In Property
Two thirds of people in Britain will not buy property in the next 12 months, according to a new survey.
Beat The Mortgage Crunch
Beating the mortgage crunch may seem like an uphill task for many homeowners but industry sources insist that it always pays to seek independent advice from a mortgage broker as they can advise on products from the whole of the market.
AVIVA To Axe 1800 Jobs
INSURANCE group Aviva today announced that it expects to axe up to 1,800 jobs over the next two years, with its Ipswich office among those to be affected.
UK House Prices Drop 35%
UK house prices are predicted to drop by a massive 35% this year, according to the latest forecasts from a leading mortgage body.
Rate Cut Raise Mortgage Hopes
The mortgage market could destined for a better future as lenders continue to offer reduced rates.
First Direct Resumes Mortgage Lending
First Direct is back in the mortgage business after announcing a re-entry into the market seven weeks since their withdrawal.
Credit Cards For Teenager
Nearly half of British teenagers intend to get credit cards when they are adults, according to a new survey.
A Holiday On Your Credit Card
Millions of Brits escape abroad for their holiday breaks, and a new report by moneyextra.com suggests that paying a holiday using a credit card is the best way to go.
Why Abbey New Card Is Destined For Popularity
This week Abbey has launched a new credit card that will allow consumers to enjoy lower and fewer fees. The Zero Card enters the market at a time when many lenders are cutting back on financial products that cannot stand the pressure of the credit crunch.
West Consumers Hit By Credit Scams
Credit card consumers in the West continue to fall victims to cash-card scammers long despite the availability chip and pin technology.
RIGHTMOVE Questions Prices Rices
U.K homeowners have raised the prices of their properties this month because they are not “realistic” enough about the housing market, Rightmove plc said.
No More Cheaper Housing Loans
Poor inflation judgment by the Bank of England has pushed interest rates to soaring levels for a second day running, suppressing any hopes of looming cut in new mortgage rates.
Liability To Increase As Credit Crunch Grips
A research by Lloyd’s show that UK businesses could soon be faced with increased litigation challenges following the global credit crunch, which has created a future insurance liability crisis
Insurers Breaching Rules - FSA
A probe by a Financial Services Authority [FSA] has revealed that insurance companies are failing to comply with rules designed to ensure consumers get the best deal.
House Prices Drop 5%
A new poll shows that UK housing prices will fall 5% this year and market analysts believe that it could get worse as a result of the soaring consumer inflation which limits the scope for interest rate cuts.
Controversy Over TT Landowner Insurance Cover
Controversy is brewing over race insurance cover for landowners adjoining the course only days before the TT.
Barrat Hit By Housing Slowdown
UK house builder Barrat Developments has reported decline in sales and raising cancellation rates as conditions in the market deteriorate “significantly”.
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