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The latest Nationwide House Price Index shows that annual house price growth continued to moderate at the start of 2015, slowing to 6.8% in January from 7.2% in December. Read more
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Over half (58%) of occupational pension schemes are still undecided about whether they will enable their members to do so, with 15% saying they will offer no new flexibilities, according to research by pension consultancy Xafinity. Read more
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More people approaching retirement with small defined benefit pensions will be allowed to exchange them for a defined contribution pension pot without having to take authorised financial advice, following an announcement yesterday. Read more
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Yorkshire Building Society is launching a two-year 4.49% fixed rate mortgage for borrowers with a 5% deposit today. Read more
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The slowdown we are seeing is largely psychological. People began to feel that prices were getting out of control in many areas and became cautious. We should be welcoming this trend, not decrying it.
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