All the winners and losers from the 2024 Spring Budget

With one eye on a forthcoming general election, the chancellor has announced a Budget aimed at generating long-term growth, with “more investment, more jobs, better public services and lower taxes”.

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Your Spring Budget update – the key news from the chancellor’s statement

The 2024/25 tax year is just a month away, and chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered his 2024 Spring Budget, outlining the government’s plans for the next fiscal year and beyond.

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10 strange things that could affect the value of your home

You’ve likely heard of properties selling for over the odds because of their proximity to a high-performing school or a well-positioned bus stop.  But did you know that houses with

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What is a “Dutch-style” mortgage, and could it be right for you?

From the invention of gin to the introduction of the CD and DVD, the Netherlands has made numerous contributions to civilisation in art, science, technology, and engineering. Over the centuries,

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Guide: 10 things you can learn about your financial plan from these ABBA hits

In April 1974, a Swedish foursome took to the stage at the Eurovision Song Contest. Performing eighth on the night, ABBA introduced themselves to a global audience, romping to victory

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5 clever reasons to avoid TikTok for mortgage advice

Between 2018 and 2022, TikTok attracted an average of 340 million new active members each year. The social media giant has become one of the biggest video-sharing platforms in the

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Refer a friend and you could earn a gift voucher and help a great cause

Have you benefited from great advice from Altura? Maybe we’ve helped you buy a home or arranged a remortgage on your current home? Or, perhaps we’ve arranged great terms on

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Guide: Everything you need to know about annuities when creating a retirement income

When you retire, you will often have a range of choices available to you about how you access your pension. One such method is an annuity, which could provide you

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2-, 5-, or 10-year fixed rate? Here is everything you need to know before you decide

In recent years, fixed-rate mortgages have been overwhelmingly popular with borrowers. Indeed, the Office for National Statistics reports that 86% of UK mortgages are being repaid on fixed rates of

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5 practical things to do if your fixed-rate mortgage is ending

If your fixed-rate mortgage deal is ending shortly, you’re not alone. Figures reported by the Guardian show that more than 2.4 million fixed-rate homeowner deals are set to expire between

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