MoneySavingExpert News Mortgages More authorities increasing council tax billsMore than 40% of local authorities across England will increase council tax bills, despite Government calls to freeze them, a survey has revealed today.28 February 2013 Water bills to be added to credit reportsPaying water bills on time could help you get a credit card, loan or mortgage, but missing payments may have a disastrous effect. 18 February 2013 Rents slip as more first time buyers get mortgagesPrivate rent prices have fallen for the third month in a row as more first-time buyers are getting mortgages, a new report says.15 February 2013 OFT wants crackdown on surprise letting chargesMore needs to be done to protect tenants and landlords from being ripped off by letting agents, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) says. 14 February 2013 Mortgage rates hit record lows... but watch out for high feesMortgage rates have hit a new low for those with a large deposit, but some of the eye-catching deals come with huge fees for borrowers to beware of.8 February 2013 Council tax bills can be spread over a year from AprilHouseholds in England will be able to spread their council tax payments over the full tax year, rather than over 10 months as now, from April.8 February 2013 House prices rising again, Halifax saysMonth-on-month house prices fell in January, although quarterly prices have seen their biggest price increase in three years, Halifax said today. 6 February 2013 Top mortgage rates tumble againThe top mortgage rates dropped further today, but as usual, the best buys come with some big caveats. 1 February 2013 House prices rose in January, says NationwideHouse prices jumped by 0.5% month-on-month in January, Nationwide said today.31 January 2013 Banks warned over new 'PPI products'Banks have been warned by watchdogs they risk mis-selling payment protection insurance (PPI) substitutes unless they follow new guidance. 24 January 2013 First333435 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us