Latest articles by Nicole García Mérida
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Nationwide: UK house prices decline at the fastest pace since 2009
News UK house prices fell for the seventh month in a row in March, Nationwide’s house price index showed.
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Government confirms delay to increase in state pension age to 68
News The increase in state pensions age to age 68 is to be shelved amid concerns over falling life expectancy
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Rent prices continue to rise but demand slows as cost of living pressures bite
News The latest data from Zoopla shows rental growth is expected to slow to 5% as demand decreases
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Bank of England hikes key interest rate to 4.25%
News The Bank of England raised rates by 0.25% following a surprise jump in inflation.
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3 VCTs to consider as we near the end of the tax year
Tips Venture Capital Trusts come with risks, but offer generous tax allowances that could entice investors ahead of the tax increases coming in April.
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UK inflation jumps to 10.4% in February
News The rate of inflation increased in February following two months of falls, increasing pressure on households and the Bank of England ahead of its interest rate meeting tomorrow.
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What happened to Credit Suisse?
Analysis UBS acquired Credit Suisse at £2.65bn on Sunday afternoon – significantly below its closing value on Friday, which was around £7bn. We take a look at what happened to this former Swiss champion.
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HMRC: UK property transactions down by nearly 20%
News The latest data from HMRC reflected the long-lasting effects of the mini-Budget on the UK property market and house prices.
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Rightmove: UK house prices up £3,000 as property market rebounds
News Rightmove’s latest house price index shows the property market has been resilient despite an economic downturn
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How much tax will you pay from April 2023?
Analysis The Chancellor announced a series of tax changes and allowance freezes in his Autumn and Spring budget. We break down what these mean for you ahead of the new tax year.
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OBR: House prices to fall 10% by 2024
News The latest forecast from the government watchdog predicts a bigger fall in house prices than previously expected.
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Does your portfolio need a review: here's how to give yours a spring clean
Tips The start of the new financial year is a good time to look into your investments
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Why did SVB collapse and what does it mean for investors?
News California-based Silicon Valley Bank collapsed seemingly overnight, casting doubts over the future of thousands of tech and science startups in the US and the UK.
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3 ETFs to buy now
Tips We take a look at three exchange-traded funds that investors could benefit from investing in
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Hargreaves Lansdown slashes fees on ISA products
News Hargreaves Lansdown has cut its fees for Lifetime ISAs and Junior ISA products in a bid to draw in younger investors.
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UK GDP rebounds in January as services sector recovers
News The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics showed GDP grew 0.3% in January, but that growth remained flat in the three months to the start of the year
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FCA greenlights the first Long Term Asset Fund
News City watchdog authorises the first Long Term Asset Fund - we explain what they are and how investors can use them.
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RICS: UK property market remains downbeat but could be stabilising
News The latest data from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors indicated the market could recover in the year to come.
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Rates on Cash ISAs at their highest since 2009
News If you’re looking to hold to some cash savings then now could the time to snap up a cash ISA as providers bump up their rates to the highest level since seen since 2009.
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London council tax increases – how much will you pay?
News Most councils in London have announced they are hiking their council tax by the maximum allowed amount.
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Halifax: House prices bounce in February, but market remains subdued
News Latest house prices show a rise in February - has the potential house price crash stalled?
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10 regions where cash buyers are securing the biggest discounts on property
Tips Looking to buy a house with cash? We reveal the areas where you can secure the biggest discount, slashing as much as £88,000 off the asking price.
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Nationwide: House prices see biggest dip since 2012
News Nationwide’s latest house price index shows house prices declined annually for the first time since June 2020, and the largest since 2012 - is the bubble about to burst?
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UK home sellers cut £14,000 off their asking prices as the buyers’ market returns
News The latest house price index from Zoopla shows sellers are accepting a 4.5% discount on asking prices to secure a sale as the property market cools down.
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