Money matters
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The best first-time buyer mortgages available right now
It’s important to find the best first-time buyer mortgage to suit your needs if you're trying to get on the property ladder
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I worked out how much it costs to run a vacuum cleaner over a year – it surprised me
We've done the calculations following the new energy price cap, so you don't have to
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How much does it cost to run an oven? And how can you save on running costs?
We’ve done the maths and spoken to the experts to work out the costs and how to help reduce those figures
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How much does it cost to run an air fryer? Do they save money?
We've calculated what it will cost to cook with an air fryer following the new October energy price cap
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How much does it cost to run a boiling water tap? And how much electricity do they use?
We calculated the cost of running a boiling water tap to see if the investment pays off
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How much it costs to run a multi-cooker - Does the air fryer alternative save money?
Here's how much your multi-cooker will cost to run following the latest energy price guarantee announcement
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How much electricity does a light bulb use? And how much does it cost?
We've worked out how much it costs to run a light bulb per hour – plus the energy-saving features to look for
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How much does it cost to run a washing machine?
We've calculated how much money your washing machine will cost to run according to the latest energy prices
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How much does it cost to run a fan? Which models are most efficient?
Are you wondering how much it costs to run a fan? We've done the sums and have found ways to cut your spend
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How much does it cost to run a tumble dryer with the new energy price cap?
We've done the calculations to show you what it'll cost and have found ways to cut your energy usage
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How much does it cost to boil a kettle for a cup of tea? And how can you save?
We've calculated how much your morning cuppa is costing you, plus which types of kettles could save you money
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Are heated clothes airers expensive to run? How much it costs to dry laundry on a heated dryer
We've worked out how much it costs to run a heated clothes airer and how to save on running costs
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How much does it cost to run a shower? And how can you save on running costs?
We've calculated how much it costs to run a shower following the new October energy price cap
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How much electricity does a TV use? And how much does it cost to run?
We've worked out how much electricity a TV uses and how much it will cost you after the latest energy price cap
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How much does it cost to run an electric heater? And how can you save?
Wondering how much it costs to run an electric heater following the new January energy price cap? We've done the maths and have found ways to trim your spend
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How much does it cost to run a dishwasher? And how can you save?
Are you wondering how much it costs to run a dishwasher? We've worked it out and have found ways to cut your spend
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Is a variable rate mortgage ever a good idea? Experts weigh in
Our money expert explains what a variable rate mortgage is, who they can be good for, and the pros and cons of this kind of mortgage
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How much does it cost to run an air purifier? We’ve done the sums
And which energy saving features to look out for to keep costs down
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Should you ever pay above the asking price for a home?
Our money expert explains whether you should ever pay over the asking price for a home, especially if house prices fall as predicted
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Why are mortgage rates going up? Experts explain why some rates are rising while others are falling
Why are mortgage rates going up on some deals but not on others and, if inflation has started to fall, why is the Bank of England signalling further rate rises this year?
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Should I fix my mortgage? These experts give us the lowdown
We speak to the experts to find out whether you should fix your mortgage and how long for as well as the impact further interest changes could have on your decision
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We put your mortgage questions to two leading experts, here's what they said
As mortgage panic continues, we've answered the most common questions - from when mortgage rates will come down, to when you actually have to pay stamp duty
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These are the appliances you should always turn off properly before a holiday - and the important reason why
It's an easy thing to check off your pre-getaway to-do list
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How does inflation affect mortgage rates? Our expert explains how your monthly payments could be affected
We all know that inflation is still high right now, but how does it affect mortgage rates?
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'My mortgage is set to skyrocket - what should I do?' 5 potential solutions from a money expert
If you're facing higher mortgage costs, our money expert explains various courses of action you could take to ease the pressure
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Don't panic - this is what to do if your property transaction falls through
Depending on the point in the sale process where the transaction falls though, there are different actions you can take, as our money expert explains
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Remortgage checklist - everything you need to know if your fixed rate is coming to an end
Need to remortgage this year? Use our checklist of things to do and what to avoid so you don’t miss out the best rate
