When you start renting a home, you’ll quickly realise that the whole experience often proves to be much harder than you expected because of the details that you’ll need to consider. Considering that you’re holding up your part of the deal by being courteous and paying rent each month, it’s best to expect that you…
Since the financial crash of 2008, many banks have had to face group claims based on mis-sold financial products. Until recently, the pension industry hasn’t been hounded for mis-selling despite selling as much financial products as the banks. The reason why they’ve managed to elude so many claims is due to the fact that they’re…
Are you living in a rented property that isn’t maintained properly? Remember, as a tenant, you have the right to live in a safe and habitable home. If you think your landlord has become too complacent about the condition of the property even after you report the issue, you might want to consider reaching out…
Even well-maintained housing is at risk of various disrepair issues, such as collapsed roofs, broken radiators, mould on walls, blocked pipes, and the like. These issues can cause headaches to those living in the housing, not to mention some amount of money to fix. For tenants and landlords, the battle between who is responsible for…
One of the biggest investments people make includes purchasing items that can benefit them in the long run, such as solar panels. Essentially, solar panel installation can help reduce your energy bills and carbon footprint. However, with the several benefits you get from solar panels, some customers get blindsided and spend thousands of pounds only…
If you have run into solar panels that are too good to be true, they likely are. In fact, many manufacturers have given out false claims about the benefits of investing in solar panels in residential properties. This has caused many homeowners to invest in expensive panels, thinking it will pay itself off in a…
Holidays are meant for relaxation and enjoyment. However, there may be some instances when your dream getaway may take a turn for the worse. You may arrive at the hotel hoping to take a hot bath but when you turn the tap only cold water flows out. After almost freezing to death in your bath…
If you’re nearing the age of retirement, you might be thinking about transferring to a new pension product. Before making any rash decisions, you should know that it is not uncommon for many companies to cause trouble for pension holders. Many people have been on defined benefit pension and have fallen into schemes of mis-sold…
Renters know that incredibly difficult landlords exist, but while a disagreeable attitude and less-than-desirable property management can be bookmarked to your tenant horror stories, some problems deserve legal action. Suffering in silence due to negligence and unattended repairs, for instance, are just one of the many problems that compromise your rights as a renter. Living…
Timeshares have proven to be incredibly popular, with over half a million customers owning holiday time in countries like Greece, Malta, and Portugal. However, more individuals have expressed dissatisfaction with the service they receive or the contract they signed up for, mainly if it was less than promised. If you find yourself in a similar…