If you’re saving up for your first house or looking to move, you might view the new figures from Nationwide Building Society with some trepidation. The lender’s data for March to April shows that the average house price in the UK has risen slightly for the first time in several months, and now stands at £193,048.
Recently the government announced that air passenger duty on children under 12 would be abolished cutting hundreds of pounds from the average cost of a family holiday abroad. This is only one of the savings you can make on your holiday; we’ve listed some more ways to help you go on holiday and relax for less.
Gym memberships are expensive and often tie you in for an entire year. Even if you’re enthusiastic now, don’t immediately sign up in the New Year, because if you’re really not ready for the commitment you could end up paying £30-40 a month for nothing! Instead, try a couple of months of free fitness; then if you stick at it, treat yourself. Here are some tips.