Figures for the House Price Index are provided by the Land Registry and show the average price of properties in the UK as at quarter 3 2007. The data is updated quarterly and covers the majority of residential sales in England and Wales, whether or not they were financed with a mortgage. Where fewer than [...]

Over the last 30 years Britons have lived through periods of higher and lower inflation than five percent, however in 1984, 1988 and 1991 we experienced inflation similar to what we have today – five per cent. Analysis by HSBC shows what savers and borrowers were earning and paying in those years and why it [...]

Yorkshire Building Society has launched a new range of bonds including an 18 month and three year bond allowing investors to choose the best option for them. An 18 month 3.50 per cent bond through Yorkshire branch and telephone A three year Yorkshire 3.65 per cent e-bond Commenting on the new products the Yorkshire’s group [...]

The Post Office has launched the third issue of its Inflation Linked Bond, available until Friday 20 January 2012. The new issue offers a choice of two fixed terms: Three year term – offers annual RPI inflation rate plus 0.25% gross/0.24% AER fixed each year, paid at maturity Five year term – offers annual RPI [...]

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