Tag: property
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The impact of the cost of living crisis on first time buyers
The cost of living crisis is inescapable. It is creeping into all aspects of everyone’s lives. First time buyers are no exception. As someone who has been saving for their first home for a while now, this feels like a set back. The amount I can save for a deposit each month has decreased and…
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How I rebuilt my Stocks & Shares ISA after buying a house
Today, I’ve handed over the reins to Andy Ross from The Income Investor. Andy is an experienced investor. He is going to explain how to rebuild a Stocks & Shares ISA after buying your first home. Buying a house. What a palaver. Raising a deposit, house viewings, uncontactable conveyancers who only deal in legal double…
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5 easy ways to save for your first home
One of the most common money goals for people in their 20s is to get on the property ladder. But getting a deposit together is proving harder and harder. If you’re finding yourself in this position, then try these 5 easy ways to save for your first home. Sadly, without a lottery win or a…
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Why the National Insurance hike is bad for wealth inequality
National Insurance hikes and social care costs have been hitting the headlines this week. As with any new government policy, this has sparked lively debate. Having had a few days to read up on the issues and gather my thoughts, I’ve decided it’s time to weigh in – specifically on the issue of wealth inequality.…
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Home Ownership 101 – A guide for a first time home buyer
One of the most common topics I get asked about on this blog is home ownership and tips for buying a house. For a first time home buyer the process can be very daunting but this rarely deters people. Therefore, I’ve decided to run a series of posts on buying your first home and the…
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5 key money lessons from Netflix
I’ve long held the controversial opinion that you learn more about the world and society from fiction than non-fiction. The same is true for TV and film. This means you can learn key money lessons from Netflix. While watching Netflix, I started thinking about what I could learn from some of the series I’ve watched.…