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Is this the next big mis-selling scandal?

By Victoria Hartley Mon, 03/11/2008 - 15:35

As the crunch continues, more investors are offering to buy homes on the verge of repossession and then leasing them back to their former owners. Victoria Hartley asks whether this is a scandal in the making. Read more

Banks squeeze overdraft fees

Update: Wed, 29/10/2008 - 14:46

As Britain’s biggest banks return to court to defend overdraft fees, new research reveals average interest charges on overdrafts have increased to over 13% since June. Read more

Banks back in court

Update: Tue, 28/10/2008 - 10:54

Britain’s biggest banks are back in court today to challenge a legal ruling that gives the Office of Fair Trading the right to decide whether overdraft charges are fair or not. Read more

Should we really challenge bank charges?

By Joanne Christie Update: Wed, 29/10/2008 - 09:34

Britain is one of the few countries where banking is still free. But the legal battle over banks charges is putting free banking at risk. Aussie Joanne Christie says we should be careful what we wish for. Read more

Crackdown on sale and rent back

Update: Thu, 16/10/2008 - 13:02

Landlords who buy properties at under market value and allow the previous owners to rent it back are to be investigated by the Office of Fair Trading amid concerns they take advantage of desperate homeowners. Read more

New ruling on unfair bank charges

Update: Thu, 09/10/2008 - 10:57

Bank charge victims have been dealt a blow after the High Court judge hearing the high profile case said most banks’ terms and conditions were fair. Read more

Better protection for consumers

Update: Wed, 01/10/2008 - 09:57

New laws to protect consumers from rogue traders, lenders and debt collectors come into force today, which aim to help people keep track of their borrowing more effectively. Read more

Faulty new homes hitting homebuyers

Update: Thu, 25/09/2008 - 08:48

Many people who buy new-build properties are still facing significant costs and distress as a result of faults and delays in moving in, a major investigation has revealed. Read more

Bank charge waiver extended until 2009

Update: Mon, 21/07/2008 - 09:54

Victims of unfair bank charges will have to wait until at least 2009 to claim any refunds after the financial regulator extended a complaints waiver for another six months. Read more

Find the best current account

Update: Wed, 29/10/2008 - 10:04

Just 6% of current account customers switched deals last year - despite many earning uncompetitive rates of interest on their earnings. So where should you keep your pennies? Read more