Living near Nando’s nearly cost me my mortgage
Nando’s usually results in a bad taste in my experience, not home-buying problems (apologies to Nando’s lovers). For me, it’s caused troubles in getting a mortgage. My home is in a large, newish block, with the chicken specialist close by and a small Tesco on the other side of the building. When I bought the flat in...
New supplier Powershop offers a different way to buy electricity. Here’s what you need to know
If you’re looking for a cheap, electricity-only energy deal at the moment, you may have noticed new provider Powershop popping up in comparisons recently. It appears high up in most results – so a tempting offer. But it’s not as simple as switching and sitting back. Of course you can switch and sit back if you want,...
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