HMRC to reclaim £300M from 1.5M UK taxpayers
HMRC is launching a massive tax recovery operation targeting 1.5 million Brits for overpaid pandemic support. Discover if you're on the list and what you can do.
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Worker wins legal battle to keep £286k salary overpayment
A Chilean man successfully fought to keep his entire salary after his employer accidentally paid him 330 times his normal wage, then demanded the money back when he resigned.
Mortgage Miracle: Slash £2,000 Off Annual Payments
Discover how savvy homeowners are saving thousands by switching to cheaper mortgage deals as interest rates shift. One borrower's story reveals how you could cut your payments dramatically.
UK house prices see steepest quarterly drop since 2009
New data reveals UK property market faces significant downturn with flats hit hardest as rising mortgage costs and economic uncertainty reshape buyer demand.
Nat Barr grills minister over housing crisis
In a fiery television exchange, Sunrise host Natalie Barr confronts Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil about Australia's worsening housing affordability crisis, with young Australians facing what many call an 'impossible dream' of home ownership.
CBA deals crushing blow to mortgage holders
Australia's largest lender Commonwealth Bank warns of significant mortgage pain ahead as interest rates are predicted to climb, leaving homeowners facing financial strain.
RBA holds rates at 12-year high, mortgage pain continues
The Reserve Bank of Australia maintains cash rate at 4.35% for seventh consecutive meeting, dealing another blow to struggling mortgage holders despite easing inflation pressures.
Energy bill scandal costs UK households £1.7bn
New research reveals 9 million British households are trapped in a cycle of overpayment on energy bills, with inaccurate meter readings costing consumers billions. Discover how to reclaim your money and avoid estimated bill pitfalls.
Bondi Vet Dr Kate Adams' shocking mortgage struggle
Beloved Australian veterinarian and television personality Dr Kate Adams opens up about her desperate battle to secure a mortgage for her first home, facing unexpected rejection despite her public success.
Seven UK Property Markets Shift to Favour Buyers
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic power shift in the UK property landscape, with seven major metropolitan areas now favouring purchasers amid growing concerns of a market correction. Discover the locations where negotiating power is returning to buyer
Plummeting Mortgage Rates Save Homeowners Thousands
American homeowners are experiencing a financial windfall as a dramatic drop in mortgage rates significantly reduces monthly repayments, putting thousands of dollars back into family budgets.
Las Vegas Housing Crisis: Prices Soar as Affordability Crashes
The Las Vegas Valley faces a severe housing affordability crisis, with soaring prices, stagnant wages, and a critical shortage of homes pushing ownership out of reach for many residents. Experts warn of long-term social and economic consequences.
Michigan demands unemployment money back after its own error
Thousands of Michigan residents are being forced to repay unemployment benefits after a state agency error. Discover the full story behind the administrative blunder causing financial distress.
Labour's housing revolution: 1.5m new homes promised
Exclusive: Labour unveils radical plan to tackle Britain's housing crisis, promising the 'largest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation' and sweeping mortgage reforms to help generation rent onto the property ladder.
Labour's radical plan to fix UK housing crisis revealed
Exclusive: Labour unveils sweeping reforms to fix Britain's broken housing market, including a major planning overhaul and new powers for first-time buyers, as the party declares a 'moral mission' to make homes affordable again.
UK Housing Crisis: Homes Cost 8.3 Times Average Salary
New data reveals Britain's housing affordability crisis has hit a record high, with property prices soaring to 8.3 times average earnings. Experts warn of a 'broken market' as mortgage costs and stagnant wages create perfect storm for buyers.
UK Foreclosure Crisis: Housing Market Shows Alarming Strain
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic surge in UK home repossessions as the property market shows signs of significant strain. Discover the regions most affected and what experts predict for the coming months.
270,000 Drivers Due £200M in Car Tax Refunds
Hundreds of thousands of British motorists are in line for a share of a £200 million cash pot from the DVLA. Discover if you're owed money for vehicle tax overpayments and how to claim your refund.
SF Home Buyers Need $488k Salary Amid Housing Crisis
New data reveals the staggering income required to purchase a median-priced house in San Francisco has soared to over $488,000, highlighting a severe affordability crisis despite recent price corrections.
Scott Bessent's Hedge Fund Targets UK Mortgage Market
Hedge fund titan Scott Bessent's Key Square Capital is making a major play in the UK mortgage sector, acquiring stakes in lenders that focus on 'principal residence' loans. This strategic move signals a major bet on the stability of the UK housing market.
Budget Uncertainty Hits UK Property Market, Warns Barratt Redrow
Britain's largest housebuilder, Barratt Redrow, sounds the alarm as political and budgetary uncertainty causes potential homebuyers to pause, casting a shadow over the property market's recovery.
NatWest and RBS Slash Fixed Mortgage Rates
In a significant move, NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland have announced sweeping cuts to their fixed-rate mortgage deals, offering hope to borrowers amidst the cost-of-living crisis.
UK House Prices Fall Annually for First Time Since 2012
New ONS data reveals UK house prices fell 0.6% annually in September 2023, marking the first decline in over a decade as high mortgage rates and inflation squeeze the property market.
UK House Price Crash Alert: Major Cities Show Warning Signs
Exclusive analysis reveals alarming property market indicators across Britain's largest metros. Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham show critical overvaluation signals that could precede significant price corrections. Discover which areas are most at ri
Martin Lewis: 1.7m could claim £5,000 council tax refund
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to millions of UK households who may be overpaying on council tax and could be owed a refund. Check if you're due cash back now.
Steven Bartlett's Mortgage Query Stuns Social Media
Dragons' Den investor Steven Bartlett sends the internet into a frenzy after asking a surprisingly relatable question about his mortgage on X, receiving over 1,000 replies and sparking a major personal finance debate.
Kevin McCloud's stark warning over UK housing crisis
Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud delivers a blistering critique of the UK's property market, expressing deep sympathy for young buyers and calling for urgent government action on the housing crisis.
First-Time Buyers Delay Cars for £59k Deposits
Exclusive research reveals the heartbreaking financial trade-offs young Britons are making. Soaring mortgage deposits are forcing a generation to delay car ownership and major life events, creating a 'generation locked out' of the property market.
Clear Your Mortgage Using 1940s Frugal Habits
Discover how one UK homeowner paid off her mortgage in record time by adopting wartime thriftiness. Get her top 10 practical, modern-day frugal living tips that really work.
US Home Price Surge Worsens Wealth Divide, Report Finds
Soaring house prices are creating a stark wealth divide across America. A new Zillow report shows that while homeowners see paper gains, affordability for first-time buyers has collapsed to its worst level in decades.
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