A nation of renters. Mortgages for older people. Payday lending capped.
Home-ownership has reached a 25-year low. Paul Lewis finds out why and what can be done to help renters. Plus an investigation into the cost of sending money overseas.
UK for Rent
As new figures reveal that we've become a nation of renters, Money Box finds out why home ownership has reached a 25-year low and what can be done to help those who can't get on the housing ladder. Is Buy-to-Let to blame? And how will renting change as it becomes the new normal?
Unageist Mortgages
Not so long ago we heard how people pushing forty were struggling to get a mortgage, but now Money Box has found home loans that will see you into your eighties.
Payday Lending Cap
As new restrictions on payday lenders come into effect, Money Box asks if they're tough enough and what difference they'll make to borrowers.
Moving Money Abroad
Why does it cost so much to transfer money overseas? Money Box investigates the fees charged by remittance companies and seek out ways of moving money for less.
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