ISA sales totalled £503m in May, confirming the success story of the tax-free savings accounts now held by over a third of UK households.
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First Time Buyer Mortgages – House Prices up 8.7%, says Halifax
Monday, May 10th, 2010House prices in April were up 8.7% on the same month last year, and those seeking first time buyer mortgages are now looking at an average house price of £168,202 in the UK, according to the latest House Price Index by Halifax. The average house price a year ago, in April 2009, was £154,663. Halifax also [...]
ISA savers rush to greet new ISA savings allowances
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
New customers rushed to cash in on tax-free ISA savings this month, pushing account applications up 52% on last year. The new, higher ISA limits have boosted the already-popular savings accounts, which are already held by over a third of households in the UK.
Halifax Guarantor Mortgages Withdrawn
Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Halifax is changing its policy on parents paying deposits on mortgages for their children. In future, parents must pay the mortgage deposit into an account at Halifax parent, Lloyds.
ISA big hit with the ladies, as birthday looms
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
The Individual Savings Account (ISA) turns 10 this year, and as a tax-efficient savings option has already been taken up by 37% of households in the UK. Growth in uptake of ISA accounts has been faster among women than men, and the ISA is particularly popular with under-25s.
Still counting on ‘Nanny State’ for a generous state pension? Think again…
Thursday, January 28th, 2010Latest facts released by the pensions industry are revealing some worrying trends with regard to our levels of pension saving … or not saving.
House prices rise for 5th month – Halifax
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009Good news for homeowners as house prices rose in November for the fifth successive month, according to the Halifax House Price Index.
The November increase was a nationwide average of 1.4%*, which means that house values have risen 4% since the beginning of the year. Halifax attributes this to higher demand combined with a still-sluggish supply, a situation which has pushed prices up.
Putting off your pension saving is costing you thousands
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009Younger consumers who delay the start of their pension saving by just five years could be reducing their eventual retirement fund by nearly £45,000, according to new findings by AXA.
Home buyers! Act now to avoid stamp duty
Friday, November 6th, 2009Mortgage-seekers and first time buyers looking at a property worth up to £175,000 should act immediately to avoid stamp duty under the current government exemption. While properties valued up to £175,000 are not subject to stamp duty at the moment, the threshold is to be revised and possibly cut on 1st January 2010, as a cash-strapped Chancellor of [...]
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