Around 30 per cent of mortgage holders could effectively add ten per cent to their take-home pay with a new loan. This is because millions of Britons are still paying their lender's standard variable rate rather than one of the cheaper alternatives on the market, read more.

Inheritance tax is the tax that is paid on your 'estate', i.e. everything you own at the time of your death, less what you owe. It's also sometimes payable on assets you may have given away during your lifetime, such as like property and money. Some top tips on reducing your liability for inheritance tax. Read on.

One mortgage holder in four in the UK can save more than £4,500 on their mortgage over two years, by switching to a cheaper deal. This is because most mortgage lenders charge customers on their standard variable rate (SVR) between 6.5 and seven per cent interest, the price comparison website reveals. However, people shopping around can find deals costing less than 4.5 per cent. Read more.

This guides look at how key groups of property-owners and first-time buyers could give themselves a better chance of getting the mortgages they need. Read more about how to improve your mortgage chances.