It is less expensive to rent than buy for the first time since 2010, but there are wide regional variations.
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Renting cheaper than first-time mortgages - Zoopla
It is less expensive to rent than buy for the first time since 2010, but there are wide regional variations.
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Renting cheaper than first-time mortgages - Zoopla
It is less expensive to rent than buy for the first time since 2010, but there are wide regional variations.
Have airlines gone too far with their extra fees?
Airlines increasingly charge for perks like speedy booking and seat selection, but some passengers say the costs are too high
Energy bills predicted to drop in October
Ofgem is poised to announce a small cut in its price cap next week, a consultancy firm forecasts.
Fine threat if banks fail to provide access to cash
The Treasury says people should be able to get cash within three miles for rural areas, or one mile in towns.
UK rents rise at highest rates since 2016
Prices paid by UK renters rose by 5.3% on average in the year to July - the highest level seen since 2016.
Housing Benefit freeze leaves renters '£200 short'
People on housing benefit say there are hardly any homes available to rent at prices they can afford.
Inflation slows but flights and hotels keep prices high
Lower energy prices are behind the slowdown but price rises in other areas mean some expect more interest rate hikes.
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Renting cheaper than first-time mortgages - Zoopla
It is less expensive to rent than buy for the first time since 2010, but there are wide regional variations.
Have airlines gone too far with their extra fees?
Airlines increasingly charge for perks like speedy booking and seat selection, but some passengers say the costs are too high
Energy bills predicted to drop in October
Ofgem is poised to announce a small cut in its price cap next week, a consultancy firm forecasts.
Fine threat if banks fail to provide access to cash
The Treasury says people should be able to get cash within three miles for rural areas, or one mile in towns.
UK rents rise at highest rates since 2016
Prices paid by UK renters rose by 5.3% on average in the year to July - the highest level seen since 2016.
Housing Benefit freeze leaves renters '£200 short'
People on housing benefit say there are hardly any homes available to rent at prices they can afford.
Inflation slows but flights and hotels keep prices high
Lower energy prices are behind the slowdown but price rises in other areas mean some expect more interest rate hikes.
Have airlines gone too far with their extra fees?
Airlines increasingly charge for perks like speedy booking and seat selection, but some passengers say the costs are too high
Energy bills predicted to drop in October
Ofgem is poised to announce a small cut in its price cap next week, a consultancy firm forecasts.
Fine threat if banks fail to provide access to cash
The Treasury says people should be able to get cash within three miles for rural areas, or one mile in towns.
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