22-Jan Iris moves into pure SaaS for project management professionals
Iris has announced that it has taken a controlling interest in PH-media, a leading provider of web native specialist project management and practice management software to Architects, Engineers, IT and Management Consultants and Marketing Agencies with its product, PROJECTminder.

17-Jan UK Consumers and the Credit Crunch
The global credit crunch is upon us. Liquidity in the markets has already begun to dry, making banks cautious about lending practises, and the US economy seems certain for a recession according to many commentators. ‘Carnage on Wall Street as Loans Go Ba...

17-Jan Taking Your First Steps into the Stock Market
Delving into the stock market for the first time can seem like an intimidating concept. As you effectively own a segment of a business it’s possible that your money could decrease if the company you invest in has a torrid time. Take Northern Rock as a re...

17-Jan How to get a loan
It’s always been the case that the very best personal loan rates tend only to be offered to those with close to impeccable credit records. It’s a situation that seems to have been exacerbated by the credit crunch and banks increasingly wary attitude towards risky lending.

17-Jan How to Get a Better Car Insurance Quote
There are now hundreds of car insurance quotes available across a massive amount of providers in the UK. Car insurance is a seriously competitive market. This doesn’t make searching for that elusively cheap quote any easier, although having access to the internet will definitely help.

17-Jan Bank Fees Judgment Day Finally Nears
The dispute over bank charges has been long and at times bitter. With the aid of template letters downloaded from such sites consumers have now reclaimed £19 million in fees from their banks.

6-Nov What are the benefits of an unsecured loan?
There are many factors to consider when contemplating take out an unsecured loan; not least without capital or a property to back up your borrowing, you will be borrowing less and paying more interest on a shorter term agreement.

6-Nov Unsecured loans v secured loans, which is right for me?
With all types of loan agreements there are many factors to consider but the foremost of these is whether to choose an unsecured loan or a secured one.

6-Nov Is the housing boom over?
Whilst any UK property downturn is unlikely to be on the same scale as that in the US property, because there has been less reliance on the sub-prime mortgage industry, there is a concern that the US crash might anticipate a similar fall in property prices in countries that have experienced rapid price growth such as the UK, France and the Republic of Ireland.

6-Nov How does the current state of market affect my choice of mortgage?
For the first time in a several years the housing market seems to be taking a downturn. Although this is only relative compared to the huge boosts in property value we have seen over the last few years, it does mean that if you are a customer looking for a first time mortgage you should take this into account.