As the leaves turn golden and the temperature begins to drop, many UK homeowners may find themselves wondering if autumn is the right time to make a move. For homeowners considering selling or buying a property, the housing market can present both opportunities and challenges at this time of year. In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons of moving before winter and what you should consider if you’re thinking of taking that step.

Fraudsters are taking advantage of cutting-edge AI technology, and it’s time we all start paying attention. According to shocking new research from Starling Bank, over a quarter (28%) of UK adults have been targeted by AI voice cloning scams in the past year alone. The worst part? Nearly half (46%) of Brits don’t even know these scams exist, leaving them wide open to being tricked.

With the summer holidays now behind us, the Autumn home-selling season has kicked off in full force – and this year, it’s busier than ever! After a quieter property market in 2023, where many prospective buyers and sellers held back due to soaring mortgage rates and stubbornly high inflation, it seems 2024 is seeing a rebound.

With A-Level results delivered, excitement is building as families across the UK prepare to send their children off to university. But amidst the flurry of packing and planning, have you considered how to protect your child’s expensive gadgets and treasured possessions?

Wherever you go on the high street or online, you will see ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ (BNPL) schemes advertising that you can buy that item you want or need now and pay back the money borrowed, plus interest, over several weeks or months. Some providers add a sweetener by giving the borrower an initial interest free or fee-free period.