Prepare for higher interest rates now

Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff.  June 29, 2007

With house prices rising strongly in June, it is almost certain that interest rates will rise next week, so prepare now, if you can.

Flood Insurance - are you covered?

Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff.  June 28, 2007

Recent bad weather has caused flooding in many parts of the UK and many homes, businesses and farms have been affected. Floods bring misery and hardship, but what can be done to minimise the financial costs of flood damage?

Car running costs are increasing but what can we do about it?

Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff.  June 25, 2007

Car running costs are increasing but what can we do about it? We can start to consider greener and more economical cars now, as this article points out.

Stopping smoking is good for your wealth

Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff.  June 21, 2007

Stopping smoking is not only good for your health, it has major wealth benefits too, as this article explains.

The hidden costs of buy to let investments

Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff.  June 18, 2007

The buy to let market presents an opportunity that seems too good to miss - whilst your property is appreciating nicely, your tenants are, in effect, buying it for you. But beware the hidden costs involved in buy to let investments.

Is selling and renting a good idea?

Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff.  June 15, 2007

Many people believe that the boom in house prices is coming to and end and that prices can only go one way now - downwards. Is it a good idea to sell up now and then rent?

Prepare now for further interest rate rises

Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff.  June 12, 2007

The Governor of the Bank of England has issued a stark warning that interest rates will almost certainly have to rise again soon, but what can you do now to reduce the impact of rate rises?

Where Are House Prices Heading?

Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff.  June 11, 2007

There are many confusing signals about house prices at the moment. Are prices going or are they falling and what are the long term prospects for the property market? We provide a few pointers in this article.