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Inflation all wrapped up

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 01 February 2012

Recent weeks have provided confirmation of the interest rate status quo from the Bank of England along with the release of the latest inflation figures from the Office for National Statistics. Combi... Read more

Inflation and interest rates - what it means for you

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 01 February 2012

In the last fortnight we have had a further vote on the base rate by the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee as well as the revised inflation figures released by the Office for Nationa... Read more

Savings vs Inflation

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 29 November 2011

With so much uncertainty surrounding what will happen to inflation in the future, we review the current range of savings plans and see how their returns stack up against the rising cost of living. F... Read more

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What lies in store in 2012

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 10 January 2012

2011 has certainly been a year of strong themes which have dramatically shaped the market as well as the opportunities available for savers and investors. We take a look at what these have been and ... Read more

A review of the FTSE in 2011 and what we can learn

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 10 January 2012

The FTSE is one of the most important indicators of investment performance and acts as a key benchmark for many investors in the UK. For this reason we take a look back at 2011 and review what happe... Read more

Our Top 10 most popular plans in 2011

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 09 January 2012

With 2012 well underway, there is already a competitive range of plans available across a wide number of plan types, whether you are looking for traditional savings routes, investments with the pote... Read more

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Banks and Building Societies

It used to be the case that banks and Buildings societies offered different services, but it has become much harder to tell the difference between the two as they now offer many of the same financial products. With both banks and building societies, you can now get:

  • Current accounts
  • Savings and investments
  • Credit cards
  • Mortgages and loans
  • Insurance and protection
  • Online banking

Whether you decide to go with a bank or building society really depends on the best interest rates you can find for your individual circumstances. Compare the latest mortgage rates below:  

Current Mortgage Deals
Initial RateProviderPeriod ToTypeAPR*LTV 
1.98% Skipton BSFeb 2014Variable 4.70% 60% More >
1.99% Chelsea BSMar 2014Variable 5.40% 70% More >
2.24% Teachers BSFeb 2014Discounted Variable 4.60% 75% More >
2.28% Skipton BSFeb 2014Variable 4.60% 60% More >
2.29% Chelsea BSMar 2014Variable 5.30% 70% More >
*APR - Overall Cost for Comparison
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YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.

Mortgage Deal Selection - Call Lender Direct
Initial RateProviderTermTypeAPR*LTV 
2.09%
2 Years2 Year Tracker4.00%60%More Info >
£1,995 booking fee.
Call 0800 077 3454 to speak to a Santander Mortgage Specialist.
2.35%
2 Years2 Year Fixed4.10%60%More Info >
Available to all home buyers, including first time buyers. £1,995 Product Fee.
Call 0800 077 3454 to speak to a Santander Mortgage Specialist.
2.35%
2 Years2 Year Tracker Exclusive4.00%60%More Info >
Only available to existing current account customers. £1,499 product fee.
Call 0800 1582934 to speak to a NatWest mortgage specialist.
2.45%
2 Years2 Year Tracker4.00%60%More Info >
£999 product fee.
Call 0800 1582934 to speak to a NatWest mortgage specialist.
2.45%
2 Years2 Year Tracker4.00%60%More Info >
£999 product fee.
Call 0800 068 7624 to speak to an RBS mortgage specialist.
2.85%
2 Years2 Year Fixed4.10%60%More Info >
£999 product fee.
Call 0800 1582934 to speak to a NatWest mortgage specialist.
2.85%
2 Years2 Year Tracker Fee Free4.00%60%More Info >
No product fee.
Call 0800 1582934 to speak to a NatWest mortgage specialist.
2.89%
2 Years2 Year Tracker4.00%75%More Info >
£999 product fee.
Call 0800 1582934 to speak to a NatWest mortgage specialist.
2.89%
2 Years2 Year Tracker4.00%75%More Info >
£999 product fee.
Call 0800 068 7624 to speak to an RBS mortgage specialist.
3.09%
2 Years2 Year Fixed Rate3.90%60%More Info >
£999 Product fee. Other terms available.
Call 0845 0701720 to speak to a Woolwich mortgage specialist.
*APR = Overall Cost for Comparison

YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.

The above mortgage products are a selection of deals available directly through lenders who will be able to provide further information about the product you are interested in. If you are unsure about what mortgage product is suitable for you, we suggest you speak to an independent mortgage broker 

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