Main content

Badly Measured Homes, Cashback Boom, Currys Black Friday Guarantee

The architect who found his flat was smaller than sold when he tried to fit in some furniture, and the boom in cashback schemes - why have banks become so keen on them?

Most homes in the UK are sold on the number of rooms but more estate agents are including floorspace in home packs. But what if it is wrong and you get less for your money?

It's Black Friday time. In 2022 Which? found that 98% of deals had been cheaper at other times of the year. This year Currys have guaranteed that won't happen on their deals and they've called on rivals to join them in combatting the 'creeping consumer cynicism' around the event, by offering genuine bargains.

Most banks and mortgage companies either won't lend, or will require an expensive survey, for homes that have spray foam insulation in their attic and roof space. So if you have it, what can you do about it?

Affiliate marketing is all the rage among online publications. It means if they publish a link for a product or service, they'll likely earn commission on a sale, but do most consumers know that? Should they worried that, in a review section for example, they are getting an independent opinion?

Cashback has been with us for some years but recently banks have gone big on it, why are they doing that and is it more faff than its worth?

Available now

53 minutes

Last on

Wed 20 Nov 2024 12:04

Broadcast

  • Wed 20 Nov 2024 12:04

Health

Health

A selection of the best health advice and discussions from You & Yours.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle

From hanging wallpaper to takeaway apps, some of our favourite features about lifestyle.