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Best answerIs there a bank account I can use aborad without withdraw charges?
Asked by paranoidsteve - 4 years ago
Whilst it’s true that most UK bank accounts charge for overseas card use, one provider, the Nationwide Building Society, doesn’t. For more information go to http://www.nationwide.co.uk/current_account/default.htm. One word of warning on overseas cash withdrawals, certain countries’ ATMs...
Best answerDow/Ftse fall?
Asked by kelfisher - 4 years ago
There is an old saying that when America sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold. Property, both commercial and residential, after a very good run, has been sold off by Investors in a big way. Concerns over...
What's the chance of me getting a mortgage on 12k a year?
Asked by Ina - 4 years ago
You will really struggle to buy on your own, as a property anywhere in the UK will be beyond your budget. However, others are in the same position as you, therefore it would be worthwhile joining forces with some...
Best answerSavings account interest drops after 12 months?
Asked by MushyPea - 4 years ago
Many bank and building societies will offer an attractive “headline” interest rate to get you to open an account and will then reduce the rate at a later date. This is where their profit will come from as many...
How to work out interest on web saver account, (Bank of Scotland)?
Asked by Loo - 4 years ago
You could check the terms and conditions and see how frequently interest is accrued. It might be that it is paid annually but based on a daily balance for example. If you really wanted to calculate it in this...
Non-Status Mortgage?
Asked by Graeme M - 4 years ago
I am struggling to understand why you are contemplating raising a non-status buy to let mortgage at this time. To say you are not worried about tie ins and fees is tantamount to standing outside your back door and...
Best answerDoes anyone know where I can get an expat mortgage?
Asked by derek_g2001 - 4 years ago
Richard Bayle, a colleague and European Development Director at Siddalls, a specialist IFA to people moving abroad (www.siddalls.net), agrees that it can be difficult for UK Expats with British employers to obtain a mortgage to purchase property in Germany;...
Offset Mortgage?
Asked by Richard W - 4 years ago
Great idea in principle as a way of managing cash flow and paying less interest on borrowings but the reality is often very different. Many lenders vaunted the benefits of flexible or offset mortgages in their marketing campaigns and...
How do banks check your credit rating?You know like Natwest?Like if I wanted to open up a student account what
Asked by Stu - 4 years ago
Banks use credit reference agencies to check your credit worthiness, when applying for banking products such as; current accounts, credit cards, personal loans and mortgages. There are three main agencies that they may use: Experian Ltd, Equifax Plc...
Best answerInterest on money?
Asked by Maximillian - 4 years ago
Interest is usually paid on funds invested on a monthly or annual basis. There may be some banks which may pay interest daily, however these are likely to be by separate negotiation with the client. There are a great...
Best answerCredit cards??
Asked by zoe z - 4 years ago
In response to your questions posed on the Credit Cards, I have outlined some thoughts below: You can have as many credit cards as you wish, however, you may find that the more credit cards you hold retaining a balance...