Latest articles by Nicole García Mérida
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Will Britain’s first 40-year fixed-rate mortgage tempt buyers?
News Online broker Habito has launched Britain’s first 40-year fixed-rate mortgage. Nicole Garcia Merida runs an eye over what’s on offer.
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Stamp duty holiday extension will keep the house-price party going – for now
News The government is to extend to the stamp duty holiday by three months. Good for today’s buyers, says Nicole Garcia Merida, but what happens in June?
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Pandemic no barrier as house prices rise faster than at any time since 2014
News December saw the biggest annual rise in house prices for over seven years, as buyers rushed into the market to be sure of completion before the end of the stamp duty holiday.
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The house price boom of 2020 shows signs of slowing in 2021
News Last year’s big rises in UK house prices looks to be running out of steam, reports Nicole Garcia Merida – 2021 could see a very different picture.
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Quiz of the week 30 January – 5 February
Features Tesla chief Elon Musk tweeted messages in support of an obscure cryptocurrency this week, sending its price soaring. But which one? And what else happened this week? Test your recollection of the events of the last seven days with MoneyWeek's quiz of the week.
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Quiz of the week 23-29 January
Features Elon Musk spent $7m on two disused oilrigs this week. But what does he plan to do with them? And what else happened this week? Test your recollection of the events of the last seven days with MoneyWeek's quiz of the week.
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BMW M5: an executive saloon with superpowers
Reviews The new BMW M5 drives like a sports car and has the performance of a supercar. Nicole Garcia Merida reports
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Quiz of the week 12-18 December
Features An abandoned boat washed up on a remote atoll in the Pacific this week, carrying $100m worth of cargo. But what was it? And what else happened this week? Test your recollection of the events of the last seven days with MoneyWeek's quiz of the week.
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Quiz of the week, 5-11 December
Features This week, one country announced it will start exploring the feasibility of moving towards a digital currency. But which country was it? And what else happened? Test your recollection of the events of the last seven days with MoneyWeek's quiz of the week.
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Quiz of the week 28 November – 4 December
Features Social media users turned on easyJet this week – but why? And what else happened this week. Test your recollection of the events of the last seven days with MoneyWeek's quiz of the week.
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Quiz of the week 21-27 November
Features Test your recollection of the events of the last seven days with MoneyWeek's quiz of the week.
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The Corvette C8: Chevy’s crowd-pleasing supercar
Reviews The Chevrolet Corvette C8 is an incredibly addictive and entertaining drive. Nicole Garcia Merida reports
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Quiz of the week 14-20 November
Features Boris Johnson announced a range of green measures this week, including phasing out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars. But by when? And what else happened this week? Test your recollection of the events of the last seven days with MoneyWeek's quiz of the week.
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The new Defender: Land Rover’s superlative off-roader
Reviews The latest incarnation of Land Rover‘s classic Defender workhorse is as impressive as ever. Nicole Garcia Merida reports
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Quiz of the week 7 – 13 November
Features A cosmetics company was rescued from the brink of bankruptcy this week. But which one? And what else happened in the last seven days? Test your knowledge with our quiz of the week
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BMW’s X3 goes all-electric
Reviews BMW's electric iX3 is a “green” SUV that won’t let you down. Nicole Garcia Merida reports
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Quiz of the week 31 October – 6 November
Features Test your recollection of the events of the last seven days with MoneyWeek‘s quiz of the week.
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Quiz of the week 24-30 October
Features Heathrow lost its place as the busiest European airport this week. Which airport took its place – and what else happened in the last seven days? Test your knowledge with our quiz of the week.
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Land Rover Discovery: much-loved off-roader goes green
Reviews This new hybrid Land Rover Discovery is highly energy-efficient, but it remains a joy to drive. Nicole Garcia Merida reports
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Quiz of the week, 17–23 October
Features Test your recollection of the events of the week with MoneyWeek's quiz of the week.
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McLaren's 765LT is its spiciest model yet
Reviews McLaren’s 765LT is a real wild ride, but it’s not too hot to handle. Nicole Garcia Merida reports.
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Quiz of the week, 10-16 October
Features Test your recollection of the events of the last seven days with MoneyWeek's quiz of the week.
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Get out and enjoy the autumn
Reviews It’s the season for hikes among the trees and cosy meals in pubs, says Nicole Garcia Merida.
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The new Porsche Boxster: a near-perfect sports car
Reviews The new Porsche Boxster is the perfect motor for enjoying Britain’s roads, says Nicole Garcia Merida.
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