When you decide to buy a new car, consideration of the potential resale value should play a major role in your decision-making. Model popularity is one determining factor. The most popular models tend to hold their value far better on the used market than the less popular models (with plenty of sales and plenty of [...]

Laser eye surgery can be a very effective form of treatment for a range of eye conditions. It can help people to avoid having to wear glasses and contact lenses, and it has improved the quality of life for many people. However, there is one thing that often prevents people from going ahead with surgery: [...]

One of the certainties of life is that no matter how well you plan, there will inevitably be some unexpected occurrences that place you in a financial bind, in which you are forced to come up with money that you currently don’t have. It can be something as simple as having to replace your child’s [...]

It can be a stressful time moving house, but if you make sure you’ve crossed your Ts and dotted your Is, you shouldn’t have to wait for an extortionate period. If your property’s been on the market longer than you’re happy with, you do have options. Here are a number of helpful actions to take [...]

If you’re looking to get a bit of vitamin D this spring, a last minute cruise holiday should definitely be on your list of options – and yes, it’s possible on a budget. Here are some handy tips for you to plan your trip. Budgeting Tips There may well be a charge for extra services [...]

Moving house can be stressful. But it becomes even more stressful when you are ready to leave your current property and you cannot yet move into your new one. This is a common scenario, and it can sometimes lead to a short period where you are essentially homeless. So how can you avoid this? Here [...]

It is estimated that over half of the people reaching retirement age today wish that they had started saving for the golden years of their lives when they were young. It is easy to put off saving for your retirement when you are in your early twenties and thirties, then before you know it the time [...]

You can never have too much spare cash. Money makes the world go round, and for most families, there is always an urgent bill to pay or school trip to fund. If you are working all hours, you might be wondering at this point how on earth you can possibly fit any more jobs in. [...]

The dream of homeownership is still attainable but there is no doubt that when you are on a tight budget, it does seem to be a challenge to get yourself on the property ladder. Firms like Slater & Gordon are constantly helping their clients to complete the purchase of their home, many for the first [...]

While it was home buyers who endured a torrid 2015 amid spiralling property prices and a crippling lack of supply, vendors may well begin to feel the pinch in the year ahead. The reason for this is simple, as the market’s pronounced growth has evolved to the point where existing prices cannot be sustained. This [...]

While real estate growth has been pronounced in the last 18 months, this has brought significant challenges as prices have risen beyond a level that the market can bear. This has also begun to impact on the rental market, while the issues within this segment have been exacerbated by the government’s drive introduce more stringent [...]