Money matters
Our money matters section has all the information you need, whether you're buying, selling, renting, remortgaging or improving your home. From financing tips to your legal rights, you'll find it all here.
Money matters
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Is a UK house price crash coming? Here's what the experts are predicting
Property prices have started to fall, so is a UK house price crash coming?
By Samantha Partington
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What is the average water bill per month? Current prices based on the Ofwat increase
Here's what you can expect to pay for your water bill from April - plus, ways to keep it down
By Ginevra Benedetti
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5 house moving mistakes to avoid if you want to save money
Moving home is expensive enough - avoid these mistakes if you want to keep costs low
By Samantha Partington
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Should I overpay my mortgage? Finance experts explain what to consider
Wondering if you should overpay your mortgage? We explain what you need to think about before making your decision
By Rebecca Goodman
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How to haggle with builders - 9 expert tips for ensuring a fair price
Knowing how to haggle with builders is a useful skill, whether you are planning home improvements or buying a new build
By Samantha Partington
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Which councils are increasing council tax? What you need to know about the 5% increase
Councils say they have little choice but to increase council tax by the maximum in a bid to protect vital services
By Imani Cottrell
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Martin Lewis warns against falling for this trick when returning faulty tech
It's crucial for you to understand: 'warranty schmarranty'
By Jullia Joson
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Why is my water bill so high? The 5 most common reasons for a sudden hefty bill
The experts weigh in to help explain what's running up your water bills
By Jullia Joson
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How to make money from your home, according to a finance expert
If you’re looking for ways to make extra cash this year, look no further than under your own roof
By Samantha Partington
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Water bills to see a record increase from April - what to know ahead of the rise
Water UK has confirmed that water bills will be increasing from April
By Rebecca Knight
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I worked out the cheapest way to make a cup of coffee at home
Looking to ditch takeaway coffees in the New Year? I calculated which cup of coffee is the cheapest overall to make at home
By Katie Sims
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How will the Bank of England interest rate hike impact first time buyers?
According to experts, the newest interest rate increase is bad news for first time buyer mortgages
By Rebecca Knight
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Kitchen extension cost - what to budget for a new and large room
Thinking of upgrading your kitchen? Here's how much it will cost, according to the experts
By Katie Sims
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40 easy ways to save money at home – lower the cost of running your household
Our team of home experts are here to help you lower your cost of living without making big compromises
By Amy Cutmore
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Should I downsize to save money? What you should consider before you do
‘Should I downsize?’ may be a question crossing many homeowners’ minds right now – here’s what you should consider before you do
By Samantha Partington
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Liz Truss announces energy price freeze – what does it mean for your bills?
How will the energy bill freeze work and when will it come into force? Here’s what we know so far
By Sarah Handley
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Stamp duty bands ‒ how do they work and how much tax will you have to pay?
The stamp duty bands that apply to you will affect how much tax you have to pay, so make sure you know how they work
By Samantha Partington
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What to do if you can’t pay your mortgage - expert advice on the best steps to take
Mortgage rates have risen rapidly in a matter of weeks – here’s what to do if you can’t pay your mortgage
By Samantha Partington
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Solicitors' fees when buying a house - what can you expect to pay?
Make sure you allow room in your budget for solicitors' fees when buying a house - here’s how much you should set aside
By Sophie Vening
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Rumoured energy bill freeze - how could it work and how likely is it?
Will new Prime Minister Liz Truss introduce an energy bill freeze to help households tackle rising costs?
By Sarah Handley
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Martin Lewis reveals how to avoid the Amazon Prime price increase in September
Amazon Prime is increasing its subscription cost, but if you act now you can enjoy the same perks for another year at no extra cost
By Rebecca Knight
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Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to households with direct debit energy bills
Martin Lewis warned that several energy companies have 'serious weaknesses' causing issues with direct debits
By Rebecca Knight
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Save £100 a year on food bills with these top tips for making your fruit and veg last longer
Boost the shelf life of your perishables by finding the perfect storage partner for your apples and discovering which veg to keep your spuds well away from
By Julie Butterworth
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Is there cash in your attic? You could be storing treasures worth £1,922!
How do you utilise your loft space? Well, you could be sitting on a gold mine
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Phil Spencer explains how to make money on property – without a huge deposit
This is a must read if you've got less than £30K to invest
By Rebecca Knight
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The Santander Help to Buy ISA closes on 28 November – open one now to earn thousands
Applications for it's Help to Buy ISA close 28 November
By Rebecca Knight
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PayPal has put FREE cash into customer accounts, but you need to check today!
Could you be £5, £10 or even £50 better off?
By Amy Cutmore