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BBC Radio 4's Money Box
Saturday 2 September 1204 BST
Sunday 3 September 2102 BST
On Radio 4 and online
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During Money Box's summer break the Bank of England raised the base interest rate by 0.25% to 4.75%, a move potentially affecting millions of savers and borrowers.
Although some savers are enjoying better rates, many banks and building societies are taking their time
to move them up or raising them by less than 0.25%.
People who are not on a fixed rate mortgage deal will mostly find their monthly payments will increase by 0.25%, although in some cases it will be more.
Chris A'Court reported for BBC Radio 4's Money Box on Saturday at 1204 BST.
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Interest-only mortgages
An interest-only mortgage is the only affordable option for many
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More and more people are finding the only way they can afford to buy a home is by taking out a loan that will never pay off the cost of the property.
Are interest-only mortgages a welcome development or a potential financial time-bomb?
Money Box discussed the issues with money adviser Nick Lord and David Hollingworth from mortgage broker L&C.
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Home inspectors
Home condition reports will be voluntary for the foreseeable future
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The government recently announced that home condition reports will not be compulsory when Home Information Packs (HIPs) are launched next June.
The reversal in policy has left many people who were training to become home inspectors not knowing what the future holds and potentially out-of-pocket.
Bob Howard reported.
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Motor insurance
Drivers are facing the prospect of higher insurance premiums
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Motor insurance costs look set to rise after Norwich Union, the UK's second largest motor insurer, raised its rates by an average of 16%.
Some younger motorists will pay up to 40% more, and even low risk customers will pay 6% more, double the rate of inflation.
We ask Norwich Union head of underwriting Julian Beardsworth why premiums are rising so steeply and money saving expert Martin Lewis has tips on how you can keep costs down.
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Other news: Lambeth Portman merger approved
Sixty thousand Lambeth savers and 10,000 Lambeth borrowers are in line for a windfall after its merger with the Portman was finally approved.
Qualifying savers will get between £400 and £2,500, borrowers will get a flat payment of £400. Cheques will be go out in mid-October.
Presenter: Paul Lewis
Producer : Chris A'Court
Reporter: Bob Howard
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