February 19, 2025
Operating Assets

Top ten areas in the UK that use LISA’s to get on the property ladder – is yours on the list?

BRITSTOL’S first-time buyers have been named the savviest in the UK, making the most of a savings-boosting account to step onto the property ladder. Customer data from Moneybox reveals that the West Country city leads the way in utilising the Lifetime ISA (LISA) to buy a first home – which encourages 18-39 years olds to

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Operating Assets

Map reveals the CHEAPEST towns to live with best value on property, bills & travel – do you live in a sweet spot?

A MAP has revealed the cheapest towns to live in that offer the best value for money on property, bills and travel. Settlements across England and Wales were analysed to find where the money goes the furthest for residents. 2 Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria topped the list of best value-for-money towns 2 Barrow MP Michelle Scrogham

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Financial Assets

11 major money changes coming in February including Nationwide bank account change and bill rise

FEBRUARY is nearing, and there are some major money changes on the way. A new alcohol tax regime is coming into effect while a key Warm Home Discount date will land during the month. 1 We’ve rounded up the big money changes coming in FebruaryCredit: Getty Plus, a big change to eBay fees and a

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Operating Assets

Inside Britain’s ‘skinniest home’ measuring just 3 FEET wide that leaves neighbours baffled – but it’s hiding a secret

BRITAIN’s “skinniest home” which measures just three feet wide has a secret hidden inside. At first glance, the incredibly narrow building in Bristol looks like you would have to be two-dimensional to live there. 5 An unusually designed house on New Station Road in Fishponds, Bristol appears to be incredibly thinCredit: BPM 5 It measures

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Financial Assets

Major mortgage rules shake up could help first time buyers get on property ladder

A MAJOR shake up to mortgage rules could help first time buyers get on the property ladder more easily. Banks could be encouraged to offer more loans to people with smaller deposits and loosen limits on how much they can borrow. 1 It is understood that financial regulators are looking at ways to relax mortgage

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Gold Investing

As gold prices hit new highs, is now the time to invest and will you make a profit?

GOLD prices hit a new high this week, which has meant investors are now racing to buy the precious metal. The price of gold hit a fresh record of $2,531.60 (£1,943.83) an ounce on Tuesday afternoon after rising by a hefty 1% during the day. 1 The price of gold has risen drastically over the

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Gold Investing

Olympics 2024 gold medallist rants ‘we were living in FILTH’ and lifts lid on horror athletes village conditions

AN Olympic golden girl claims athletes “lived in filth” at the Paris village. Swimming hero Ariarne Titmus blasted dirty bedsheets and a stingy allocation of toilet paper. 3 Ariarne Titmus followed other competitors in criticising conditionsCredit: Getty 3 Some athletes complained about spartan roomsCredit: Getty The Aussie retained her 2020 Games’ crown in the 400m freestyle this summer but joined other

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