Rental unaffordability for single earners hits highest level for over a decade

Friday 9th December 2022, London: Rental unaffordability for single earners hits highest level for over a decade. This is according to Zoopla, the UK’s leading property destination, in its latest Rental Market Report. Rents show no sign of slowing – despite cost of living pressures The average rent for a new letting has increased by […]

Petrol falls 7p in September but should be lower as retailers take 10p a litre more than normal

The average price of petrol fell by nearly 7p a litre (6.69p) to 162.89p in September – the sixth biggest monthly drop since 2000 – saving drivers more than £3.50 a tank (£3.68). But data from RAC Fuel Watch* also shows drivers should have seen a further 10p reduction had major retailers not upped their […]

LIDL GB TO GIVE PAY RISE TO ALL STORE AND WAREHOUSE COLLEAGUES NEXT WEEK MAKING IT THE HIGHEST PAYING SUPERMARKET

Entry-level hourly rates will increase from £10.10 to £10.90 outside of London and £11.30 to £11.95 within the M25, with colleagues earning up to £12.00 and £13.00 respectively Lidl GB has today announced plans to increase the hourly pay rate of all store and warehouse colleagues next week, representing a £39.5 million investment by the […]

ALDI LAUNCHES BRRRILIANT NEW ICE CREAM TUBS – 30% CHEAPER THAN BRANDED ALTERNATIVES

Calling all ice-cream fans – Aldi is launching a tasty new range of Ice Cream Tubs (£2.29, 480ml) inspired by well-loved chocolate brands Dairy Milk, Oreo and Flake. From 19th September, shoppers can say hello to creamy, cost-effective post dinner treats, coming in at 30% cheaper than their counterparts! Available in Milk Chocolate, Crumbly Cone […]

COST OF LIVING HITS HOME: FIRST TIME BUYERS WILL NEED TO EARN AN ADDITIONAL £12,000 TO BUY A PROPERTY

The latest House Price Index from Zoopla reveals that whilst demand this year has remained above the five year average, the impact of higher mortgage rates will have a growing impact on market activity in H2 especially for first time buyers and home buyers in southern England. The average first time buyer will need an […]