Marc Shoffman
Marc Shoffman is an award-winning freelance journalist specialising in business, personal finance and property. His work has appeared in print and online publications ranging from FT Business to The Times, Mail on Sunday and the i newspaper. He also co-presents the In For A Penny financial planning podcast.
Latest articles by Marc Shoffman
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King’s Speech 2024: Labour government vows to abolish ‘feudal’ leasehold system
News Legislation to fill the gaps in leasehold reform have been announced. Here is how it could help homeowners
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ONS: UK house price growth hit 14-month high in May
News Better economic data boosted house prices in May - is now the time to buy?
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Rightmove: UK asking prices drop as sellers try to tempt busy buyers from election and Euro 2024
News Property sellers are taking action to boost demand as buyers await interest rate cuts. Is now the time to buy?
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How married couples can boost their retirement wealth by £410,000
Advice Married couples can increase their pension pot by making use of each other’s tax allowances. Here is how much extra you could earn
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Property transactions taking longer to complete – how to speed-up your home sale or purchase
News It takes around 115 days for a property sale to reach exchange in England and Wales. We explain what is causing the backlog and how to clear it
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RICS: UK election result and interest rate cuts will get property market moving
News The return of political stability and hopes of a fall in the cost of borrowing could give the housing market a boost during the second half of the year - is now the time to buy?
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Virgin Money offers mortgage borrowers up to £15,000 to go green – is the deal worth it?
News Homeowners and landlords are being offered cash to fund energy improvements on their property. We explain how the latest green mortgage works
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Landlord returns down 45% since the pandemic – is buy-to-let still worth it?
High mortgage rates have hit landlord profits. We explain if you can still make money out of a buy-to-let portfolio
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Labour restores housebuilding targets - how easy is it to build 1.5 million homes?
News Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a planning overhaul to boost housing supply. We explain the key challenges the government faces to get Britain building
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Winners and losers from Labour's general election victory
Advice Questions over how Labour will fund its policies and public services means cuts or tax rises may be needed. We reveal the likely winners and losers under the new government.
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Are you better off moving house to beat Labour’s private school fees hike?
Advice Parents are calculating how to cope if VAT is added to private school fees. We explain if moving to an area with lower charges or a better state school is worth it
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What Labour's general election win could mean for the property market
News From first-time buyer support to scrapping ‘no-fault eviction,’ we reveal the new Labour government’s key housing policies
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How much is an MP paid in the UK?
Feature Hundreds of MPs, old and new, have been elected to Parliament. Here is how much they could earn.
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Halifax: UK house prices miss spring bounce amid high mortgage rates
News The latest Halifax House Price Index shows the property market remained flat in June - will the general election result boost the market?
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Equity fund inflows have hit record levels this year – where are investors putting their money?
Investors are becoming more confident about equities amid hopes of an interest rate cut. We reveal the most popular fund sectors
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First-time buyers face stamp duty hike under Labour – how much will it cost to get on the property ladder?
News Labour has confirmed it will reduce the first-time buyer stamp duty exemption threshold if it forms the next government. We reveal how this policy could hit the housing market.
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More investors are becoming ISA millionaires – where are they putting their money?
Feature We reveal where ISA millionaires are investing and how you can build a £1m tax-free pot.
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How to boost your state pension by looking after the grandkids this summer
Advice Grandparents can earn extra National Insurance credits by providing summer childcare while schools are closed. Here is what you need to know.
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The cost of living crisis has even pushed up children’s pocket money – how much should you give?
Advice Parents are increasing how much pocket money they give their children due to the higher costs of goods and services. Here is what to consider when deciding your child’s allowance.
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How low EPC ratings can add thousands to your energy bill
News Analysis by Rightmove shows the difference a top energy performance certificate rating can make to your gas and electricity bills.
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US technology firm AOTI chooses UK instead of US for record Aim listing
News The health technology brand raised £35.1 million on the Alternative Investment Market in a boost for London’s listing credentials
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Energy performance certificates ‘riddled with inaccuracies,’ homeowners warned
News EPC errors could be harming a home’s energy rating and costing homeowners, consumer watchdog Which? has found
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Finfluencer crackdown: Love Island and Towie stars charged for promoting unauthorised trading schemes
News FCA charges a string of 'finfluencers' following an investigation into unauthorised trading scheme. We reveal the financial influencers who you should not take money advice from
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Hundreds of thousands of fixed-rate mortgages to expire by the general election – how to cope with rising costs
Feature The general election manifestos say little about mortgage support for homeowners, yet many will see their cheap deals end as the nation heads to the polls.
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