Which energy company will raise its prices next?

2.4 million households will be affected by the energy price rises announced by Scottish Power last week, with gas bills due to rise an average of 19% from August.

Consumers electricity bills will see rises of 10%. With other energy companies expected to follow suit, it seems this Winter will see many households facing huge rises in their heating and lighting bills.

The news will undoubtedly raise further interest in solar panel installations but act quickly before demand lengthens installation periods.

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Lack of space the problem for most families.

Not only are children living at home for longer, the present housing climate means that for many, their first-time property is shrinking in living space.

The result is parents are having to act like free storage depots, looking after everything from furniture to personal items like books and music.

If your home feels like it's busting at the seams with family members and their belongings, then now might be a very good time to get a rough idea of cost for converting your garage or loft.

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The best of both worlds - Track and Fix your Mortgage.

This is a new incentive that is designed to stimulate the remortgage market.

Track the lenders standard variable rate for a pre-specified term and if the interest rate (Bank of England) increases, the borrower can fix their mortgage for the reminder of the term specified.

The current Bank of England base rate is 0.50%  and it has been this for the last twenty six months, a rise is on the way, when nobody knows.

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