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Why buy-to-let is dead unless you can hit this rental yield

Today

Buy-to-let investors are spoilt for choice for properties they can get at bargain prices as the market remains in the doldrums.

OECD downgrades UK growth outlook dealing Chancellor another blow ahead of the Budget

Today

Britain's economic outlook for next year has been downgraded by a top economic group - dealing a fresh pre-Budget blow to Chancellor John Healey.

Why are the UK's energy costs so high? Report reveals why electricity bills have rocketed 147% since 2010

Today

This is Money examines why UK energy bills are so high compared to other countries, and what measures could help bring bills down for households.

My partner's sister-in-law will inherit a share of a family house but won't talk to us, what can we do?

Today

When my partner's brother passed away, his wife would not engage and has cut off all contact since. What should we do about quarter share of house she presumably inherits now?

A third of young people killed in car crashes in past five years were not wearing a seatbelt

Today

More than one in three young people killed in car crashes were not wearing seatbelts, worrying new analysis has found.

Balfour Beatty hiring 2,000 more staff as infrastructure projects ramp up - and half of roles are aimed at Neets

Today

Balfour Beatty said 'early-career talent' would form a major part of its recruitment drive.

Co-op to axe jobs as losses widen following Labour tax raid

Today

The Co-op is axing jobs as it battles to save £200million in the face of widening losses.

The Budget could bring a fresh tax raid on investors. I'm acting NOW: RACHEL RICKARD STRAUSS

Today

There is a hefty tax most of us haven't had to worry about until now - but growing numbers will be ensnared in its net and bills could go through the roof overnight.

I'm a nurse and got a £100 charge for parking at a patient's home: Is there anything I can do?

Today

Due to the nature of my job I am often left with no choice but to park in residential car parks so I am near to my patients and near my car, where I keep medical equipment.

Gordon doubled his money in five months buying and selling unloved objects. Here's how you can too

Yesterday

Gordon Kennedy buys antiques and collectable items, then sells them on at a higher price. He has a good eye, but anyone can follow his strategy.

We found cameras in our £1,500 Airbnb and fear the owner has footage of us naked: SALLY SORTS IT

Yesterday

At the end of August, I stayed for three nights in a chateau in Versailles with my husband and three young children. We booked through Airbnb for £1,500.

It's time to end the UK's tax, spend and borrow doom cycle and stop throwing cash out the window: ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

As Britain heads towards John Healey's first Budget, speculation is focused on how he intends to maintain budgetary safety net and possible new taxes.

US activist targets foundering Whitbread as Schroders picks a new chairman

Yesterday

Corvex Management, which owns more than 6% of the FTSE 100 group, called for a shareholder vote on the appointment of its partner James Gemmel as a director.

Lock in 5% on your savings for a year with these new deals : SYLVIA MORRIS

Yesterday

Last week, the Bank of England held the base rate at 3.75%, but that has not stopped banks and building societies increasing rates

AI boom will not deliver more jobs but will mean higher electricity bills, top economists warn

Yesterday

Experts polled by the World Economic Forum overwhelmingly expect AI adoption to increase and a majority expect it will result in big productivity gains.

My neighbour turned two living rooms into bedrooms and rents his house out to ten people. They've made my life hell - what can I do? DEAN DUNHAM reveals YOUR rights if you live next to an HMO

Yesterday

They come and go at all times of day, take up lots of parking spaces and have parties with loud music in the garden. Can I object to my neighbour using the property in this way?

When will interest rates fall? Forecasts for a base rate cut

Yesterday

Interest rates are expected to rise over the coming 12 months as the Bank of England attempts to curb a rebound in inflation.

The easy way to boost your wealth... no matter what you earn: Our experts reveal how you can become thousands of pounds richer by following these five simple steps - and they take just half an hour a week

Yesterday

After a long, hot summer of holidays, days out and childcare, millions of us will be feeling the pinch - and it's only going to get worse in the coming months.

Best cash Isa savings rates: Easy access and fixed deals in our tables

Yesterday

This is Money's best cash Isa tables are updated as new deals arrive and highlight the top easy access and fixed rate Isas from banks and building societies.

What next for mortgage rates?

Yesterday

Mortgage rates have been heading higher in recent weeks as concerns grow over the future direction of inflation and interest rates.