Latest articles by Sam Walker
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Zoopla: Number of homes on sale at eight-year peak – but demand lagging behind 2025
The average number of homes listed for sale per estate agent at the start of the year breached 30, property portal Zoopla said
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Revealed: The 10 UK locations which could see the biggest house price growth in 2026
Scotland leads the way for house price growth in 2026 according to Zoopla, but what regions will do the best in 2026?
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Could pensions inheritance tax rule change create a liquidity crisis for Sipp holders?
Pension inheritance tax rule changes from April 2027 could create a liquidity crisis for some self-invested personal pensions (Sipps) holding commercial property. We reveal what you can do to mitigate the impact.
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What is capital gains tax and how does it work?
The government rakes in billions of pounds from capital gains tax. But how does the tax work, and when do you pay it?
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10 easy moves to save you money before the end of the 2025/26 tax year
Tips The end of the 2025/26 tax year is fast approaching. Here’s what you can do now to make the most of tax breaks and allowances before they disappear on 5 April
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Halifax: UK house prices at lowest level since summer as growth slows
Property prices fell by 0.6% month-on-month in a typical Christmas season slowdown, Halifax’s latest house price index shows.
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Divorce and money – everything you need to know if you are splitting up
Advice Three-fifths of unhappily married people in the UK say they feel they can’t get divorced because of their finances. We look at what divorce means for your money
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Nationwide: Annual house price growth slows to lowest level in almost two years
The average house price went up by just 0.6% between December 2024 and December 2025, Nationwide Building Society said
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January Premium Bonds winners announced – did you win £1 million?
More than 2.6 million historic Premium Bonds prizes are still waiting to be claimed, NS&I says
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Where did house prices rise and fall the most in 2025?
Some parts of the UK have seen yearly property price growth of up to 12.6%, but others have seen values fall by as much as 8.9%, research shows.
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‘Why I have ditched my Help to Buy ISA for cash savings and the stock market’
Without the 25% bonus, my Help to Buy ISA is effectively redundant, says MoneyWeek writer Sam Walker.
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Boost for over 100,000 families on Child Benefit as new HMRC payment system rolled out
Thousands of households will no longer have to pay the dreaded High Income Child Benefit Charge through self-assessment
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Key money dates for 2026
We run through the key dates and big money changes coming up in 2026 that could affect your financial health
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How gifting money this Christmas could lower your inheritance tax bill
Cash is an easy and quick present to give over Christmas – and it could protect some of your estate from the taxman down the line
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UK interest rates latest: December 2025
Live Report The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75%
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HSBC promises to keep all of its bank branches open until 2027
HSBC has extended its branch promise meaning all 327 of its branches will remain open until at least 2027
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Rightmove: Asking prices set to rise 2% in 2026 after post-Budget market rebound
Buyers and sellers who held off in anticipation of the Budget will come back to the market and contribute to asking prices increasing next year, according to Rightmove
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Football fans issued warning over ticket scams ahead of 2026 World Cup
Santander customers lost more to football scams in the first six months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, when total losses surged due to the Euros
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How much should I have in emergency savings?
One in five have less than £1,000 in emergency savings, leaving them vulnerable to unexpected costs. How much should you have in your rainy day fund?
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FCA launching targeted support to help savers with complex financial decisions
The regulator wants to help you get to grips with investing and pension planning. Here’s how its new targeted support framework will help you
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Top 10 locations for buyers and renters revealed
London is crowned as the most popular location for renters and buyers, despite rising costs. But where else are house hunters heading to?
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My 6.5% Nationwide regular saver is due to mature - what are my options?
Nationwide’s 6.5% regular saver is due to mature for those who opened one last year. Here is what you can do now to make the most of your savings
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How much would it cost you to buy a house in Great Britain's happiest places?
Average asking prices for a property in the happiest place in Britain are below the national average
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Can I cash in my pension early?
High living costs and rising taxes could make you wonder whether it's worth cashing in your pension early, but it might not be a good idea.
