Money matters
Our money matters section has all the information you need, whether you're buying, selling, renting, remortgaging or improving your home. From financing tips to your legal rights, you'll find it all here.
Money matters
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Be cash clever and get the new-vintage feel for less
Check out what the highstreet has to offer to get the new-vintage look in your home for less
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Cash in the attic? Brits have up to £1,000 worth of clutter stashed away in their homes
Have you got a thousand pounds stashed somewhere in the house? You may be surprised - that clutter in the attic, the cupboards and under your bed could be worth a small fortune…
By Caroline Keenan
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GoCompare has launched its first-ever Insurance Awards
The winners to be announced on July 19th
By Millie Hurst
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Guarantor mortgages: what are they and how can they help you get on the property ladder?
Could a guarantor mortgage be the key to you getting on to the property ladder? This guide explains what you need to know
By Rachel Lacey
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These lenders are now offering 15-year fixed rate mortgages
Would this time period work for you?
By Miriam Habtesellasie
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Martin Lewis reveals why you should open a Lifetime ISA with just £1
Or risk missing out on £1000s
By Rebecca Knight
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Zoopla reveals the shocking amount house prices have risen by per day in the last six months
Saving for a house just got a lot harder
By Rebecca Knight
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How to pay up to £80k less for a house you love – we reveal how to get the asking price down
Yes, you really can get the house of your dreams and pay a lot less than your neighbours. Here's how...
By Amy Cutmore
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Need a little Help to Buy? Scheme proves popular with buyers under 40
New research reveals that seven out of 10 buyers under the age of 40 intend to use the government's Help to Buy scheme to buy a property
By Caramel Quin
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Small home, big life: the not-so-sinister cabin in the woods that allowed one family to opt-out of the rat race in style
It could be any other ultra-modern apartment in any city in the world... but look a little closer and you may notice that all is not as it seems in this bijou home
By Natalie Wain
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Sound of the underground: abandoned since 1934, Brompton Road tube station is to be transformed into luxury flats after £53 million sale
Disused London Underground station Brompton Road has been sold by the Ministry of Defence as part of a cost-cutting initiative
By Natalie Wain
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Could the most popular interior trends actually be devaluing your home?
From must-have Metro tiles to desirable dark paint colours, the results might surprise you...
By Tamara Kelly
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Ordered furniture from a company now in administration? Martin Lewis offers advice
Have you got furniture on order from Harveys or Laura Ashley? Read on to see your consumer rights...
By Tamara Kelly
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First time buyer schemes to help you get on to the property ladder
We’ve rounded up the first-time buyer schemes you need to know about to get you on the first rung of the property ladder
By Holly Thomas
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This is how much slow internet could knock off your house price
But there is a solution
By Rebecca Knight
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The thing that may stop you getting a mortgage – that you probably don't know about
Don't be caught out by excessive borrowing from friends and family
By Anna Cottrell
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This is how long it would take to save for a deposit on your dream celebrity home
From the Beckham's London Townhouse to Jamie Oliver's country mansion
By Rebecca Knight
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Ideal v Great Deal – get a neutral country look on any budget
The question is, will you spend or or will you save?
By Amy Cutmore
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Renovation insurance - when do you need it?
Specialist renovation insurance could be a worthwhile investment if you’re having substantial work done on your home
By Rachel Wait
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The top eight reasons renters don't get their deposits back
From unpaid bills to accidental damage to the property, these are the top ten reasons renters don't get their deposits back
By Katie Garrett
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What is a mortgage broker and should you use one?
Ever asked yourself ‘what is a mortgage broker?’ We explain how using a mortgage broker could save you time and money when searching the mortgage market
By Christina Hoghton
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Early repayment charges: what are they and how can you avoid them?
Here’s everything homeowners need to know about early repayment charges when they are moving mortgage deals.
By Harriet Meyer
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The easy way first-time buyers can raise £17,000 for their deposit in just one year
Thought buying your first home was a pipe dream?
By Amy Hodge
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Slash your household bills with these simple money-saving tips for 2020
Get those finances back in shape
By Rebecca Knight
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Save money on energy bills – introducing an affordable new way to buy solar panels
Promotional feature with Solar Together
By Linda Clayton
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Valentine's Day budget ideas- 20 thrifty ways to celebrate at home
It's not all about splashing the cash to show how much your loved one means to you...
By Holly Walsh
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Martin Lewis has a top tip for visiting stately homes and historic places FOR FREE!
That's the rest of the weekend sorted
By Rebecca Knight