Latest from Kit Sproson
Reclaim overpaid council tax
A MoneySavingExpert.com investigation found there was at least £230 million in overpaid tax sitting in council coffers. This MoneySavingExpert guide explains how to check if you're owed.
19 March 2024
Porting your mortgage
If you're moving house and want to pack your mortgage too, you may be able to port it. This Money Saving Expert guide tells you how and when porting works.
19 March 2024
How much will remortgaging cost?
How much will it cost you to move to a new mortgage deal? This Money Saving Expert guide lists the costs you face - remortgage fees, solicitor costs & more
18 March 2024
House auctions
Cut property prices at house auctions – but make sure you know what you're doing, or it can be costly. This MoneySavingExpert guide tells you how.
18 March 2024
New PPI legal action: Could you reclaim £1,000s? - MSE
A new 'no win, no fee' group legal claim has launched, aiming to recoup £18 BILLION in payment protection insurance (PPI) premiums. Here's what you need to know.
12 March 2024
I'm a mortgage prisoner – what can I do?
Mortgage prisoners are homeowners trapped on pricey mortgage deals. This MoneySavingExpet guide helps you check if you're a mortgage prisoner and your options.
11 March 2024
PPI: Can I still reclaim?
Martin Lewis' guide on reclaiming PPI yourself. The reclaim deadline has now passed, but there may be some exceptions - MoneySavingExpert.
5 December 2023
The Help to Buy equity loan
Help to Buy equity loans are an increasingly popular means of getting onto the housing ladder, with more than 236,000 properties purchased using the scheme since 2013 - MoneySavingExpert.
1 November 2022
Administration help
Can you reclaim your cash from companies in administration? Or from your credit card provider. This Money Saving Expert guide shows you your rights.
12 July 2022
The Old Help to Buy Equity Loan
Help to Buy equity loans are a popular way to get onto the housing ladder, with more than 236,000 properties purchased using the scheme since 2013 - MoneySavingExpert.
17 December 2020
Bank of England cuts base rate to 5% – what does it mean for your mortgage and savings?
It's the first base rate cut in over four years, and will have a knock-on impact on mortgage and savings rates.
12 August 2024
Mortgage rates back below 4% again – but will they get any cheaper?
Fixed-rate mortgage deals have dropped below 4% for the first time since April – though only for those with at least a 40% deposit or equity in their home.
7 August 2024
Base rate held at 5.25% again – but with a possible cut in August, what does it mean for your mortgage and savings?
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 5.25% for the seventh time in a row – but with some economists and traders still predicting a rate cut in August, there could be a knock on impact on mortgage and savings rates.
25 June 2024
Nationwide or Santander mortgage borrower? You've now only got four months to lock in a new rate ahead of your current deal ending
If you're a Nationwide or Santander mortgage borrower you can now only lock in a new rate up to four months ahead of your current deal ending – down from six months. It means you've less time to insure yourself against rates rising before your existing mortgage comes to an end.
11 June 2024
Bank of England holds base rate at 5.25% again – but with a cut now on the horizon, what does it mean for your mortgage and savings?
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 5.25% for the sixth time in a row. But there are now stronger signs that a rate cut might be coming soon – which could have a knock on impact on mortgage and savings rates.
14 May 2024
Bank of England holds base rate at 5.25% for the fifth time – here's what it means for your savings and mortgage
The rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money – and so it influences what borrowers pay and what savers earn. We explain what it means for you.
26 March 2024