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Women make better shoppers than men
Women are better at saving money when shopping compared to men, according to a new study. The latest research from Tesco Bank has revealed that female shoppers are savage when it comes to saving. Savvy women armed with money-off vouchers and discount codes are better at finding a bargain than men. The research found that [...]
Christmas criminals start work in the New Year
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day regularly have the lowest crime rates of the year. However, Brits should still be on their guard as statistics suggest that New Year’s Eve is the worst day for burglary. According to a new study by Aviva, even criminals have Christmas holidays. However, once the New Year comes around it [...]
AA urge homeowners to think back to 2010 as they prepare for winter
The AA is urging homeowners across the UK to learn from the lessons of last winter as they prepare their properties for the coming months. Damage caused by the unusually harsh conditions that last winter brought affected approximately 7 million households in total. Homeowners were left with a repair bill of £3.1 billion and Tom [...]
Landlords benefit from falling house prices
The private rental sector is booming and landlords are at the top of the ladder. According to the Land Registry, house prices for October fell by 0.9% on September’s figures. The average property price in England and Wales is now £159,999. This figure has decreased by 3.2% annually. The only region which experienced an increase [...]
Councils could reject tax freeze
A fifth of local authorities in England might not accept the government’s offer to help cover the costs for a freeze in council tax payments next year. Research from the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) found “serious doubts over viability of government offer of funding for council tax freeze.” Money is being offered to Scottish and [...]
Cost of rent at record high… again
The cost of renting a property in England and Wales has increased for the ninth consecutive month. The average cost of rent has reached a record breaking high of £720 for October. Research, from LSL Property Services, found that the average price of renting has increased form £718 in September to £720 in October. Whilst [...]
House prices fall for September
House prices have fallen by an average of 1.4% in the year ending September 2011, according to the latest government statistics. The ‘Communities and Local Government’ housing statistics found that the average house price has decreased across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. However, this is good news for first time buyers who are now [...]
Blundering Brits count the cost of broken household items
Clumsy Brits spent £700 million replacing broken household items over the last 12 months. Many cash-strapped Brits cannot really afford to replace essential items that have been broken in their home due to the current financial climate. Shockingly, 1.2 million UK families have turned to using plastic cups and plates after others have been damaged [...]
UK teenagers worth £2.4 billion when they leave the house
Thanks to the latest high tech, gadgets, clothes and travel, UK teenagers are now worth a collective £2.4 billion. The average UK teenager is worth £500 every time they step out of the house, new research has found. With £500 on their backs and in their pockets, teenagers are worth £50 more now than when [...]
Bonfire Night sparks off strange pet behaviour
With only a matter of days to go until Bonfire Night, UK households with pets should consider their safety. Loud noises and bright lights could frighten animals and send them into a panic. Whilst animals should be kept indoors, their strange behaviour could cause them to damage your possessions. Therefore, it is vital that you [...]
