The EU Making Mortgage Broking Harder

The following article is grim reading for young people and their families http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-18410689 The article on the report did not mention all of the new EU rules which will make it harder for institutions to loan mortgages on private homes....

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If a relative or a neighbour is a pensioner most local authorities will help them cross check if they are receiving all of their state benefits to which they are entitled and help complete the necessary forms. The Attendance Allowance is frequently missed by...

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I have never rated William Hague as a good politician and the following article has confirmed my opinion http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-18048963 The Government has completely handicapped UK industry with high fuel taxes punishing energy regulations and of...

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I am delighted to read that Abbey has launched some new mortgage products for first time buyers. http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/abbey-to-launch-new-first-time-buyer-deals/1050001.article I hope this will help many people secure their first property....

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If your home is not insulated to modern standards, look into the government grants which are available NOW. rnrnThe Warm Front scheme deadline for applicants is 31 March 2012. It is currently undersubscribed, so £30 million-worth of grants may be unclaimed by people...

Road Pricing Proposal

The idea of road pricing seems logical to me as it should be able to dissuade very short or unnecessary journeys at peak times and not penalise to the same extent those road users at off peak times. When I drive in the London Boroughs of Ealing and Brent I always...