First-time buyers

Iconic Grand Designs house which couple spent 20 years renovating hits market

David Bale1 month ago014 mins

AN ICONIC Grand Designs house dubbed “perfect” by fans has hit the market for £1.5million after 20 years of “painstaking” renovation. Green Dragon Barn, in South Hams, Devon, was forged from three connected barns by couple Sue Charman and Martin Whitlock. 11 Kevin McCloud originally visited the home in 2001Credit: Channel 4 11 The Grand…

How Labour is bribing landlords to house migrants & OUTBID Brits trying to rent

David Bale2 months ago013 mins

IF you want an example of the shocking sense of unfairness that now defines Keir Starmer’s Britain, look no further than the housing market. Ordinarily, you might expect a civilised country like ours to have a housing market that treats its own people fairly, that treats those who have paid into the collective pot for…

How to get the best deal on your annuity and get an income of £7,260 a year

David Bale4 months ago012 mins

PENSION annuity rates have hit a 15-year high and experts suggest now is a good time to buy one. Annuities are a product you can buy with your pension pot that gives you a set income when you retire. 1 Annuities give retirees a guaranteed income for the rest of their lifeCredit: Alamy Exactly how…

Bank of England interest rate decision confirmed & what it means for your money

David Bale7 months ago012 mins

THE BANK of England has opted to hold interest rates at their current level to the disappointment of homeowners. During today’s meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), the BoE’s rate-setters kept the base rate at 4.75%. 1 The Bank of England has opted to hold interest rates at 4.75%Credit: Alamy Most economists had predicted the central bank to keep interest…