Rebecca Gamble

Consumer Journalist

Rebecca Gamble is a highly-experienced former national newspaper news reporter, who is now a magazine and web journalist specialising in personal finance, property and consumer issues. Now freelance after holding senior in-house positions, Rebecca has edited Woman’s Own’s consumer column Money Matters for several years and undertakes commissions from a wide range of publications including Woman magazine. Previous publications include Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror, the Daily Express and a number of women’s magazines. 

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6x salary mortgage

6x salary mortgage boost for first time buyers

First time buyers can now borrow up to six times their salary with a 5% deposit, due to changes announced by Nationwide. The lender said it has extended the loan-to-income ratio on its Helping Hand mortgages to help first time buyers who are struggling to borrow enough to buy a home. So, a first-time buyer […]
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cost of planning permission

Cost of planning permission in 2024

Cost of planning permission in England: At a glance Here’s an overview of how much planning permission costs in England. Some of these are essential costs you’ll need to pay while others will apply to your circumstances. Cost of applying for planning permission From £258 Lawful development certificate £129 Planning portal service charge £70 Pre-application […]
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selling a probate house

Selling a probate house

KEY INFORMATION Selling a probate house: At a glance Selling a probate house can be a complex process. Here’s the basics but read on for more detailed information on how the process works. Do you have to sell a house after someone dies? No. The people named in the will as beneficiaries have the right […]
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remortgaging to release equity

Is remortgaging to release equity from your home right for you?

What does remortgaging to release equity mean? When you remortgage, you take out a new mortgage deal on the same property. You may switch to a different lender or get a new mortgage with your current lender. While one major reason to remortgage is switch onto a better deal when your current mortgage ends in […]
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how to keep a house warm in winter

How to keep a house warm in winter for less

15 ways of how to keep a house warm in winter There’s a wide range of things you can do now to help keep your home warm in the winter months while keeping energy bills down too. Here’s how to do it. 1. Insulate your home One of the most effective ways to keep your […]
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estate agent valuations

Estate agent valuations explained

Estate agent valuations help you decide the all-important sale price to market your property at. But how does an estate agent get to that price? And how do you know whether estate agent valuations are fair, accurate and reflect the current market? How do I get an estate agent valuation? Firstly, you’ll need to draw […]
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