Latest articles by Nicole García Mérida
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What are the UK’s most expensive postcodes to buy a house in?
Advice Data from estate agent comparison site GetAgent reveals the UK’s priciest and cheapest postcodes to buy a property in
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National Grid could pay you to use less electricity from today
Analysis The National Grid is paying customers to cut energy use today as the cold weather places a strain on supply margins - find out who will get the payment
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Two boiler tricks to slash hundreds off your energy bill
Advice As temperatures drop, you may have tried a few tricks to help keep energy bills low, but could these two boiler tricks slash hundreds off your costs?
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ONS: House prices up 10.3% in November
News Official data shows house prices went up in November 2022, but a slowdown is still on thee cards
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UK inflation slows to 10.5%
News Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed the decrease was largely due to falling fuel prices
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Should you file a diesel emissions claim and how?
Advice Those who owned a diesel vehicle between 2007 and 2020 might be able to claim over the emissions
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Is it cheaper to leave the heating on low all day?
Advice The weather is getting colder and energy bills are rising, but is it really cheaper to leave the heating on low all day or should you only turn it on when you need it?
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Demand for new homes down 50% as property market continues to cool
News Zoopla’s latest house price index revealed quarterly house price growth has slowed and is likely to turn negative in the first quarter of 2023.
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Government extends mortgage guarantee scheme to help first-time buyers
News The mortgage guarantee scheme helps those with 5% deposits secure high loan-to-value mortgages.
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How much does it cost to run a dishwasher?
Advice We look into how much it costs to run a dishwasher and what you can do to reduce your energy bill.
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UK house prices rose 12.6% in October says the ONS
News House prices have continued to rise according to data from the ONS, but all is not what it seems with the data.
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UK inflation falls to 10.7% but cost of living pressures remain
News CPI is down to 10.7% from last month’s 41-year-high of 11.1%
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NS&I interest rates hit highest levels in a decade
News The savings bank has increased the interest rates on its products to their highest levels in years.
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How to prepare your finances for a recession
Analysis The Bank of England has warned we’re probably already in a recession, and it’s due to be one of the longest in recent memory. Here’s what to expect, and how to prepare your finances.
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Unemployment rises as over 50s head back to work
News The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics showed a 0.1% increase in unemployment, but a decreased rate of inactivity.
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UK economy grows 0.5% in October, but storm clouds gather
News The latest data from the ONS showed the economy grew 0.5% in October, but shrank 0.3% in the three months to October
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UK house prices see their biggest December drop in four years
News According to Rightmove’s house price index average asking prices dipped 2.1% in December.
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Heated airer vs dehumidifier – what’s the most cost-effective way to dry clothes indoors?
Advice As energy bills continue to rise and temperatures keep dropping, we look at whether it’s cheaper to dry your clothes with a heated airer or with a dehumidifier.
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Air fryer vs microwave – which is cheaper to run?
Advice We compare the costs of an air fryer vs a microwave to see which one is more cost effective.
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King Charles 50p coin to enter circulation today
News 9.6 million 50p coins will be distributed to Post Offices across the country.
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UK house prices see their biggest fall since 2008
News Halifax’s latest house price index shows UK house prices fell by 2.3% in November
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Investment scams are infiltrating Facebook and Instagram
Advice Research from Which? found hundreds of investment ads on Facebook and Instagram that could be misleading investors into potential investment scams.
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Heated airer vs tumble dryer – which is cheaper?
Advice What is the most cost effective way to dry your clothes – a heated airer or a tumble dryer? We compare the costs.
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The best places to live in the UK – and how much they will cost you
Features Thinking of moving? Here are the best places to live in the UK and how much they will cost if you are buying.
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