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Help with University research on mortgage applications and credit scoring
Have you recently applied for a mortgage? Do you want to share your experience with us? We are really interested in a range of experiences and the following questions give you a flavour of what we'd like to talk about. Was everything ok, or did you fail the credit checks? Did you pass but have to switch mortgage products,…
Is there a 'green premium' incentive to upgrade home energy efficiency?
Hi, I’m a MSc Green Building student at the Centre for Alternative Technology and University of East London, writing my thesis on homeowner incentives to upgrade energy efficiency, for example - is there a property value 'green premium' for high energy efficiency? I'd be interested to hear views from homeowners, active…
Ipsos Knowledge Panel
Hello folks Recently got invited to join Ipsos Knowledge panel. I don't really know anything about survey organisations or how handy they can be, but if I can make a few extra quid here and there then I'm probably up for it. But does anyone know anything about this one? A google search led me to believe it is not dodgy in…
Acquiring house I live in through divorce- survey?
I am eventually going to get the house I live in put into my name, after our divorce. It occurs to me that it's an old property, and my ex never had a proper survey when he bought it, only a mortgage survey. What kind of survey should I get and also need a valuation.
Good/bad experience with online tenant referencing checks? Tell us more!
Invitation to participate in research into new online tenant referencing tools Are you a tenant who recently went through digital referencing? Do you want to share your experience with us? Did you pass or fail the check, or did you have to pay more rent in advance or get a guarantor? What impact did the decision have on…
Homeowner Product Concept Feedback
Hello hello :) A team I'm working with is designing a new tool to (try to!) make managing an extension project easier for homeowners - they'd love some feedback. If you're planning an extension, or have recently built one, can you spare 5 minutes to have a quick look and answer a few questions?…
Keeping warm at home | Please share your experiences in a Lancaster University survey
Hi, I'm a researcher at Lancaster University. Following news of the dramatic energy price cap increase, the topic of how to stay warm affordably over the coming winter is on many people's minds. But how did you stay warm at home in more 'normal' times? I am conducting a study that aims to take stock of how UK…
People's Experiences Zero Hour contracts and the Cost of Living Crisis
I am a university researcher, conducting some research into people's experiences of working on zero hour contracts. I am extremely keen to understand the experiences of individuals who have actually worked on these contracts. This is particularly relevant given the current cost of living crisis. Employers and employees…
[Forum Team approved] Short survey on investment + pension product preferences [5 mins]
Hello! We're doing some research into investment and pension products, and whether there are preferences for certain levers when making investment decisions, and we'd love to get your thoughts and input! For full transparency, I'm a design researcher exploring potential pain points to solve during investing and pensions…
Softplay for adults
I am doing a course in university where we have to come up with a new business idea. I wonder if you could fill out my very short poll about whether you would attend a softplay just for adults? https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/86QPR5P
Degree Research Project - willing to fill in a short anonymous online survey (8-14 mins)
I'm conducting research as part of my studies into socio-economic status, the control of life events and beliefs about the causes of poverty in the United Kingdom. If you are 18+ and a UK national, or fulltime resident in the UK, I need your help! Would you be willing to fill in an anonymous online survey? it takes…
Tackling Gambling Stigma - we need your help
Hello there, I'm Liz, a researcher at Tackling Gambling stigma - a not-for-profit organisation. Tackling Gambling Stigma was set up with the aim of reducing the stigma and discrimination related to gambling harm. We exist to support the removal of shame and to aid the recovery of those affected and bring about change to…
PhD Survey - Equity Crowdfunding UK Platforms
Hello everyone! I am a PhD researcher and I am conducting a survey on equity crowdfunding investors and ex-investors on UK platforms (Crowdcube, Seedrs etc). The survey regards your experience with equity crowdfunding before and after the investments made, with the aim to improve investors’ experience. If you belong to the…
Kantar "Safer Streets" survey claiming to be on behalf of Home Office, genuine or SCAM?
Have now received 3 mail shots from a company called Kantar claiming to be researching on behalf of the Home Office into Safer Streets and offering a £5.00 gift voucher for everyone who takes part in the survey, thing is the whole lot has a strange feel about it, it's wording is strange and I can find anything on the Home…
Kantar and DEFRA - Survey on Attitudes to the Environment
Hi I've received a letter from Kantar on behalf of DEFRA offering a £10 GIFT VOUCHER for completing a survey - is this genuine? Thanks
Swagbucks Disqualification changes
Just wondering if anyone had any insight to recent changes to the disqualifications-is this now just just 5 surveys all at 1SB or 5 disqualifications if some are 5 SB or 1 SB?? Anybody know anything???
Has anyone had trouble receiving their £25 from Opinium Research lately?
I redeemed £25 on 15th September, and despite their initial redemption email saying I would receive my £25 in 3 weeks or less, and despite several emails to them, I have still not received either the money or an answer to when it may arrive in my bank. When I email them via the support button, it comes back postmaster…
Almost half of MoneySavers prefer to contact customer services via phone, finds new MSE poll
Almost half (47%) of MoneySavers prefer to contact customer services via phone, a new MoneySavingExpert.com poll has found. However, this varies greatly by age, with most younger respondents (aged 49 and under) preferring to use Live Chat services over phone... Read the full story here: Almost half of MoneySavers prefer to…
ONS SODEXO VOUCHERS
Has anyone else experienced difficulty in using Morrisons eGift card vouchers in store when Morrisons HO can clearly see that the vouchers are valid? My parents have been taking part in an ONS survey and receive vouchers for their participation. These are in the form of emails whereby you follow a link to the Sodexo…
Help improve retirement services
You can help improve the Department for Work and Pensions retirement services by sharing your experience. If you’re close to retirement, or have already retired we want to hear about your experiences and expectations of retirement and what could be improved. If you'd like to take part in upcoming research please email…

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Warning: 'WASPI' women affected by State Pension age rise should watch out for 'steep rise' in scams
If you're a woman born in the 1950s affected by changes to your State Pension age, be on high alert for scams offering compensation for this. Campaign group Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) and charity Independent Age have warned so-called 'WASPI' women to be extremely careful, as there's been a reported "steep rise" in the number of scams targeting this group.
Martin Lewis: 'WASPI' women affected by State Pension age rise should beware 'steep rise' in scams
If you're a woman born in the 1950s, be on high alert for scams offering compensation for those affected by changes to their State Pension age. MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis has warned so-called 'WASPI' women to be extremely careful, as there's been a reported "steep rise" in the number of scams targeting this group – with some even using Martin's name.
Small pension pots to be automatically combined in future under Government plans – here's what it could mean for you
If you have a number of small pension pots you've built up over years of changing jobs, they may be automatically combined in future under new Government plans. This could make it easier to stay on top of your pension savings and reduce costs – but it's still very early days, and we don't yet know exactly how the scheme will work in practice.
Martin Lewis: Aged 20 to 25? Trick to get a FREE four-year railcard worth £100 from Santander
If you're aged 20 to 25, there's a trick right now that can get you a free four-year railcard worth £100 via the bank Santander. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis takes you through it.
Went to an employment tribunal between 2013 and 2017? Can you reclaim £100s?
Tens of thousands who overpaid employment tribunal fees are now due a share of £13 million, which could be worth £100s. But refunds aren't automatic, so you need to act to get your money back. Here's what you need to know.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Autumn Budget 2024: what it means for you – including minimum wage rises, changes to benefits and more
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today announced a host of changes to benefits, transport and more in her Autumn Budget. Here's what's happened and what it means for your pocket.
Autumn Budget 2024: what it means for you – including minimum wage rises, changes to benefits and more
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today announced a host of changes to benefits, transport and more in her Autumn Budget. Here's what's happened and what it means for your pocket.

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