Stamp duty exemption to help first-time buyers, but what about deposits?

GETTY First time buyers have been given a leg up when it comes to buying, but what about deposits? But one couple determined to save for their first home are now counting down the days to moving in after taking drastic action: cutting out shop-bought coffees on the way to work. “We set ourselves a […]

Property: THIS is the biggest cause of deductions to rental deposits, landlords reveal

A deposit is put down by renters to ensure the landlord can pay for damage that may happen to the property or anything else that could breach the tenancy agreement. This could also include not paying rent. In the case that the tenant breaches the terms of the tenancy, the landlord can take cash from […]

Nearly one in ten first time home deposits funded by ‘bank of gran’

Some eight per cent of those planning to take their first step on the property ladder are relying on cash from their grandparents. Nearly one in three of those looking to buy their first home are planning to use financial aid from their family to give them a helping hand, according to research by Santander. […]

‘Doomsday vault’: Emergency Arctic facility receives 50k seed deposits

Published time: 24 Feb, 2017 14:36 Hidden away in a ‘seedy’ part of the Arctic, an international transaction of huge importance occurred on Wednesday. No money was moved, instead there was a massive haul of seeds for storage in a vault designed to protect them in case of global catastrophe. The recent deposit to the […]