Latest articles by Marc Shoffman
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Will house prices fall in 2024?
News Data shows house prices are dropping as high borrowing costs take a toll on the property market, but will house prices continue to fall in 2024?
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Are UK stocks still worth buying?
News UK investors are snubbing home-grown stocks, but there are opportunities - we reveal where to find unloved listed British businesses and if UK stocks are still worth buying
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House prices are falling in London but how does it compare to the rest of the UK?
Advice The capital remains the most expensive part of the UK to buy a property, but it isn’t being as badly hit by the housing market slump. Where are London house prices heading?
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Will a Santa Rally provide festive cheer for investors this year?
News Equities often get a seasonal boost during December - will there be a Santa Rally in 2023?
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How to get an ISA bonus with cashback
Tips Here are the best ISA bonus deals available, with some providers giving away as much as £3,500 cashback.
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New property listings rules: What should an estate agent be telling you?
News New guidance tells estate agents what must be included in property listings - here is how it affects buyers and sellers
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How to build your own ‘pot for life’ pension with a SIPP
Advice You don’t need to wait for ‘pot to life’ rules to take control of your retirement fund
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Working parents will be entitled to 15 hours free childcare for two-year-olds from next year
The government has extended free childcare hours to working parents of two-year olds but it won’t be automatic so make sure you don’t miss out
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Contributions to Tax-Free Childcare accounts rise but many parents aren't using the scheme
News Fewer than 60% of open Tax-Free Childcare accounts are used - could you be missing out?
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SIPP holders to get cash warnings and be offered default funds
News Providers will be required to offer investors a default fund and must warn customers of the inflationary risk of cash savings the regulator has said. What the new rules mean for your retirement pot?
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Zoopla: Asking price discounts hit a five-year high – is now the time to buy a property?
News Zoopla’s October House Price Index shows sellers are accepting discounts of 5.5% on average to secure a sale – we reveal where homeowners are taking the biggest asking price cuts
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Equity release rates drop – is it worth unlocking cash from your home?
News Lifetime mortgage rates are falling from their record highs - is equity release worth another look?
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Government unveils leasehold reforms - how will it help homeowners?
News Long-awaited legislation on reforming the leasehold system has been unveiled in Parliament - here is how it could help you
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Rents are still rising but could reach their limit by 2025 – is buy-to-let still worth it?
News Research by Savills claims rental growth could hit 9.5% this year, but will start to slow. Is buy-to-let still worth investing in?
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Buying vs renting: as mortgage rates remain above 6%, which is cheaper?
Advice In the UK, buying a home has traditionally been the preferred option over renting. But is that still true?
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Autumn Statement: Households still face an extra £4,000 tax bill despite NI cuts
News Autumn Statement tax give-aways will be offset by fiscal drag, the Resolution Foundation warns
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Government considers selling remaining stake in NatWest – are the shares worth it?
News Retail investors may get a chance to buy the remaining taxpayer shares in NatWest but its performance so far this year may not make it an attractive investment.
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Gas and electricity bills to rise 5% under new energy price cap
News The energy price cap will increase in the new year Ofgem, the energy regulator, has announced. We look at what your energy bill will look like in the new year
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Nationwide unveils 5% easy-access account
News Nationwide's FlexOne Saver account is available for 11 to 17-year olds. How does it compare with other children's savings accounts?
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Autumn Statement introduces new ISA flexibility – how the reforms could help you
News Savers will be able to back multiple types of the same ISA and include fractional shares. We explain the Autumn Statement ISA reforms.
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Treasury unveils plans to give pension savers 'pot for life'
News Autumn Statement launches call for evidence on shift to a lifetime pension provider model - how would it work?
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5 top tech stocks to boost your investment portfolio
Advice Major technology players such as Apple and Microsoft are staples of many portfolios, but there are plenty of other stocks in this vibrant sector to consider. We look at the top 5 tech stock to consider now
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Workers could get ‘pot for life’ pensions to keep track of retirement savings
/personal-finance/pensions/pot-for-life Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is considering letting staff rather than bosses choose pension pots, rumours suggest. Will this boost retirement savings?
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Inheritance tax receipts rise by £500m as Chancellor mulls cuts
News More estates are paying inheritance tax but there are ways to reduce the bill without waiting for reforms
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