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It’s hard to see the point of second homes when for much of this crisis, people have been prohibited from using them.
Britain needs a sovereign wealth fund like Norway
1.5 per cent of all the world’s listed shares are owned by Norway’s sovereign wealth fund – it’s time we followed their lead.
How to navigate the property market as a second-time buyer
Avoid these common pitfalls to make your next step up the ladder a successful one.
The great escape: where to buy property after lockdown
The new work-from-home culture allows us to look further afield for property and find more space.
Are tech stocks immune to the pandemic?
While other sectors have faced the full brunt of the Covid downturn, the tech sector seems eerily unscathed.
No place but home: how Covid will change the property market
The Covid crisis will make us reassess property value, says Kate Andrews
We’re still counting the cost of the Northern Rock bailouts
Many ‘mortgage prisoners’ are unable to move their loan to another lender
Why are US shares performing so well when the economy isn’t?
Investors remember another crisis not so long ago where buying at the bottom paid off.
Taking an investment risk can be rewarding
Now that every investment company has its own online platform, it’s easy enough to buy shares directly.
The furlough scheme will soon become a national addiction
The generosity of Rishi Sunak’s scheme will prompt furlough demands during every subsequent national crisis.
HelloFresh vs Mindful Chef: are food boxes worth the money?
With supermarket delivery slots in high demand and eating out not an option, we take a look at whether a weekly food box is worth the investment.
When will the property market start moving again?
Lockdown has put even the best laid property plans on hold. But for how long?
Rural houses with gardens will rocket in value after lockdown
Outdoor space will be at the forefront of buyers’ minds for some time to come.
How much will the UK economy shrink by in the second quarter?
Those trying to predict what will happen next should take a hard look at their own bank accounts.
Where should you invest in a volatile market?
Gold is the traditional safe haven and, for once, its advocates may be on to something.
What will happen to your savings after coronavirus?
Negative interest rates have been a persistent fact of life in Britain and the pandemic has only entrenched them further.
The Covid-19 debt crisis will be like no other in British history
The UK cannot afford to take a laissez-faire attitude to debt after Covid-19.
Covid-19 has exposed the hypocrisy of insurance companies
From travel to car insurance, insurers are pocketing millions during lockdown whilst being reticent to pay out.
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10 mortgage pitfalls to avoid
Make sure you don’t make these common mistakes to be sure of securing an offer.
House buyers should be poised for the aftermath of Covid-19
The property market could make a swift recovery but, before it does, there are deals to be made.
Coronavirus has made it impossible to value property
Covid-19 has put the housing market on hold while the equity market is in free fall – which will fare better in the long run?
Which streaming service is the best value for money?
Subscription offers have been springing up everywhere in lockdown but which one should you take advantage of?
What help will the government give the self-employed?
As it stands, the government has protected employees of big corporations but left the self-employed high and dry.
How will the coronavirus lockdown affect our spending?
The suspension of civic society is without precedence in peacetime and, as we all spend less, the economy will suffer further.
7 ways to save money while you self-isolate
Staying at home creates more time to get on top of your financial admin.
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