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April 2008 Financial Articles

People 'buy properties out of emotional attachment'

Homebuyers often end up with homes they had not intended and a larger mortgage because they become 'emotionally attached', it has been claimed.
21 April 2008

West End commercial property market 'sheltered from credit crunch'

The commercial property market in the West End of London could be less exposed to the credit squeeze than the rest of the city, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics), has suggested.
21 April 2008

Fewer balance transfer deals 'will have knock-on effect'

A reduction in the availability of credit due to current economic turmoil could have a knock-on effect on other finances.
17 April 2008

Mobile banking use expected to rise

The number of people using their mobile phones to transfer money or check their balance is expected to rise.
17 April 2008

Pet insurance sector set for growth

Thousands of animal lovers already insure their pets but the industry looks set to develop even further, according to one expert.
16 April 2008

Protection insurance is "under-prioritised"

An insurance expert has claimed that income protection cover is not seen as a priority by consumers.
16 April 2008

Britain owes £25bn in unsecured debt

Concerns have been raised over the amount of money owed by British borrowers, with debt expected to double over the next eight months.
16 April 2008

Banks 'still have an appetite to lend'

Banks are still lending money but have tightened up on the criteria of who can borrow funds, one expert has said.
15 April 2008

All adults 'should have an Isa'

All adults in the UK should ensure they have an Isa account and make the most of the tax free savings it provides, it has been claimed.
15 April 2008

Credit crunch impact on mortgages 'surprising'

An economist has expressed surprise at the scale of the impact the credit crunch has had on mortgages.
15 April 2008

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