Reclaim mortgage fees, council tax, etc

Archives for April 2017

Council Tax Rebates
Should a rebate include inflation?
MSE News: Petition calling for recall of faulty Whirlpool dryers to trigger debate
The Government faces having to find time after the election to discuss the need to recall all faulty Whirlpool dryers...Read the full story: 'Petition calling for recall of fire-risk Whirlpool dryers set to trigger parliamentary debate' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you…
Unsolicited letter - Aviva?
I've had a letter headlined as being from Aviva. To effect of "We believe that you may have a policy with Aviva or one of its previous companies.....however our records show that post issued to you in the past has been returned by the Royal Mail as 'Return to Sender'/'Gone Away' ". "We are concerned that you might have…
Halifax Mortgage PPI
Hi, I have claimed for a mis- sold PPI policy on my Halifax (originally Leeds) mortgage back in 1992. They phoned me explaining the policy was only in my name, not joint with my wife. I explained i did not know i even had PPI sold to me & answered all the questions asked. I resieved a letter saying my claim was rejected…
Council Tax refund frustrations
Hi - first time posting and I'm looking for some advice. I've had a nice experience with my Local Council - nice people they are. Short version is I was on a repayment plan and missed a payment in Feb, and made it a few days later. However they attached an AEO on my wage, and didn't take the £150 I'd pay into account. The…
Council Tax Banding Criteria...Any help?
Hi members. I'm new here and trying to find my way around, so please bear with me. We are currently looking into the possibility of challenging our banding.I have read what info is available and it would seem, initially ,that we were banded C, like most of the properties which are similar to our one BUT also those that are…
Council tax banding on new properties
If banding is based on property value in 1991 how is the correct band given on new property? We have a 1930's 3 bed terraced on Band D. Our son is in 2yr old 1 bed flat, same Borough, but also on Band D this doesn't seem fair. Can't use MSE Band checker due to being new property.

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Nationwide urged to "give members a say" over proposed Virgin Money takeover as thousands sign petition calling for a vote
Nearly 4,000 people have signed a petition calling on Nationwide – a building society owned by its customers, who are known as members – to let them vote on its decision to buy rival lender Virgin Money.
Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds to close 177 branches in 2024/25 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds, which are all part of the Lloyds Banking Group, will shut at least 177 of their bank branches in 2024 and 2025, the Group has confirmed.
Barclaycard's cutting minimum repayments – you could be in debt YEARS longer paying DOUBLE the interest
If you've got debt on a Barclaycard, it's likely the minimum you have to repay each month will be cut from July. If you're unaware, and don't act, you could stay in debt for many years longer and pay possibly £1,000s more in interest.
NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank to close at least 100 branches in 2024/25 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Ulster Bank, which are all part of the NatWest Group, will shut at least 100 of their bank branches in 2024/25, after RBS announced a further 18 closures.
Co-op Bank customer? You could be moved to Coventry Building Society in future – here's what's happening
The building society has today agreed to a potential takeover of the high street bank – though it's still very early days and the deal needs regulatory approval.
Got a text, email or letter from the Met Police? Don't ignore it – you may need to act to protect yourself from scams
If you got a text message or email from the Metropolitan Police between 4pm and 6pm on Wednesday 17 April – or you get a letter in the next few days – don't ignore it.
Save up to £1 on your takeaway coffee – while saving the planet
Many of us regularly reach for a cup of coffee or tea to give us a caffeine boost, but if you’re out and about and can't bring a thermos from home, the cost of this can quickly mount up.
Chase customer? Check if you can get its boosted 5.1% easy-access saver
If you have a Chase current account, you may be able to get a table-topping 5.1% easy-access savings rate to go with it, as the bank has launched a new, temporary bonus offer for some existing customers.
New online state pension boosting tool promised to Martin Lewis hit by delays – here's what you need to know
The tool was first promised to MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis on ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live last summer and was expected to launch before the end of the 2023/24 financial year.

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