MoneySavingExpert News Mortgages Proof banks reject valid complaints: Editorial comment We now have conclusive evidence banks and other financial firms reject complaints even when they know consumers are in the right.15 September 2009 Bank of England holds base rate at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the Base Rate at 0.5% for the sixth consecutive month.10 September 2009 Halifax: House prices have not fallen in 2009Halifax has reported a 0.8% rise in typical property values during August. It says average prices are now virtually the same as the end of last year.10 September 2009 Barclaycard pre-application check to prevent credit woeBarclaycard will allow potential customers to check their chances of acceptance before formally applying for a credit card. 10 September 2009 House price rise predicted by MoneySaversMoneySavers think the house price crash is over, according to a poll of this site's users.4 September 2009 The HSBC 1.99% mortgage: is it any good?HSBC has launched a variable rate mortgage at 1.99% – the bank's lowest ever rate.2 September 2009 Land Registry reports further house prices riseProperty prices rose by 1.7% in England and Wales during July, according to the Land Registry index.28 August 2009 Nationwide: largest house price rise for over two yearsNationwide has reported a 1.6% rise in typical property values during August.27 August 2009 Beware the advance self assessment tax payments ployMillions of self assessment taxpayers are being encouraged to pay their tax in advance by the Government. However, you could be missing out on hundreds of pounds in interest via this option.25 August 2009 Home information packs 'more expensive' via estate agentsSellers can pay £300 more for their home information pack (Hip) if they get it from an estate agent, research out today shows.19 August 2009 First767778 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us