Latest articles by Sam Walker
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Britain’s stagnant housing market: What can sellers do in a buyer’s market?Higher mortgage rates and UK property supply outpacing demand have contributed to a buyer’s market. What can sellers do to boost the chances of shifting their homes?
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What’s happening with UK house prices? Latest property forecasts for 2026The UK housing market continues to struggle as property price growth slows – but is there cause for optimism?
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Premium Bonds September jackpot winners revealed – who won £1 million?Two Premium Bonds holders have won the top prize in September while nearly 100 will be awarded £100,000.
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Thousands more people dragged into dividend tax net – how to protect your investmentsTens of thousands are being dragged into paying dividend tax thanks to a reduced allowance – but there are ways to shield yours from the taxman.
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How to manage higher private school feesPrivate school fees have soared following the addition of VAT in 2025, and further increases are likely as schools look to boost their finances. Here’s how to manage the higher costs.
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One million people in line for a tax top-up from HMRC - are you one of them?Around one million people who missed out on pension tax relief are in line for a top-up – but a former pensions minister is warning people could miss out on the payments.
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Nationwide boosts rates on fixed savings accounts and ISAs again – how do they compare?Nationwide Building Society has upped the rates on some of its fixed rate savings accounts and cash ISAs.
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London house prices: Is the capital's property boom over?Buyers and investors have been drawn towards the capital’s property market for years. But as house prices stall, is the market as lucrative as it once was and are buyers and investors still interested?
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Does your family face a triple tax blow after inheritance tax changes? How to limit the impactUnused pensions will fall under the scope of inheritance tax from April 2027 – and it could see some families left with sizeable tax bills.
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Do you pay tax on cryptoassets? How to report and pay itTens of thousands of letters were sent to crypto investors suspected of underpaying tax in 2025/26. How do you report and pay tax on any gains you’ve made?
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Inheritance tax receipts continue to rise – can you reduce your bill?Increasing asset values and frozen tax thresholds mean that inheritance tax receipts are on the rise.
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How to plan for retirement without relying on the state pensionThe cost of the state pension continues to grow and there’s fears it may not be as generous in the future. What can you do now to ensure you have enough to live on in retirement?
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UK inflation rises to 2.9%The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its latest UK inflation data, covering July.
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Inside the Bank of England: Gold vaults and ‘giant’ bank notes worth tens of thousandsPodcast Insiders from the Bank of England have revealed some quirky and lesser-known facts about what can be found in its vaults.
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NS&I to boost Premium Bonds prize fund rate – 12 more £100,000 prizes will be up for grabsNS&I is increasing its Premium Bonds prize fund rate and odds of winning from September, while boosting interest rates on 10 savings accounts from today.
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Inheritance tax refunds: how to claim money back if asset prices fallIf you pay too much inheritance tax because the value of an inherited asset falls in price, you could be eligible for a refund.
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UK’s best and worst banks for current accounts revealedMonzo has once again been crowned the UK’s best bank for customer satisfaction. Which current account provider sits at the bottom of the list and how does your bank compare?
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Water bills set to rise again for millions of householdsOfwat the regulator has provisionally approved a £3.4 billion package to improve the network – but many households will have to cough up more before 2030.
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How writing a life insurance into trust can lower an inheritance tax bill – and why it should be structured correctlyMore families may be looking for ways to lower inheritance tax bills ahead of rule changes affecting most unused pensions from April 2027. Writing life insurance policies into trust is one such method.
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Who misses out on the state pension triple lock?Not all pensioners have their state pensions, or aspects of it, increased each year in line with the triple lock. We explain who misses out.
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Thousands of households near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – could you be eligible?Households living within 500 metres of new and upgraded energy infrastructure are set to get a discount on their energy bills from 2027.
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‘I’m a pensions and tax expert – watch out for six costly inheritance tax mistakes’More estates are forecast to be dragged into paying inheritance tax in years to come – if you’re one of them, there are some simple mistakes you’ll want to avoid.
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Revolut switches customers to official bank accounts – what you need to knowRevolut secured a full UK banking licence in March 2026 and has now started shifting customer accounts to be part of its official bank. But what does the transition mean for existing customers and what is Revolut Bank?
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Santander launches inflation-beating fixed-rate ISAs amid cash ISA boomThe banking giant is offering some of the best rates on the market as customers join the race to maximise cash ISAs ahead of the 2027 ISA rules changes.
