Should you downsize?

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Q Dear Sue, I’m looking to downsize so I can live mortgage-free. I only have seven years left on my existing mortgage. Am I better sticking it out to pay off this one before I downsize and move? Sue s

Stephanie Hawthorne offers some advice on using either pensions or a property to save for your retirement. SHOCKINGLY, saving for your retirement can sometimes be more expensive than buying your home.

Q I’ve heard about a ‘green mortgage’ – what does that mean? Can anyone get one? A There are two main types. Firstly, if you’re buying or remortgaging an energy-efficient home, the lender may offer ca

The decision to improve your current home or up sticks and move can be a tough one, with a huge range of factors involved. From emotional ties to an area, to practical space issues with a growing fami

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