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The value of adding an extra bedroom

The value of adding an extra bedroom

26th October 2021

With our homes doubling up as schools, offices and even gyms right now, it’s not surprising many of us will...

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Hire purchase explained

Hire purchase explained

26th October 2021

If you don’t have the cash to buy a new or used car outright, you may have come across a...

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5 credit score myths you should know about

5 credit score myths you should know about

26th October 2021

Baffled by your credit score? Don’t be. Credit scores are actually pretty straightforward. However, there are a few credit score...

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What are the benefits of having a credit card?

What are the benefits of having a credit card?

26th October 2021

As with all types of borrowing, there are pros and cons to using a credit card. To help you decide...

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Winners: Excellence in Open Banking

Winners: Excellence in Open Banking

26th October 2021

UPDATE: Aro no longer offers myfreedom or the Fusion Score. Our fintech platform now processes Open Banking data alongside your...

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What affects my eligibility for credit?

What affects my eligibility for credit?

26th October 2021

If you’ve been shopping around for finance recently, you may have noticed that brokers and lenders use the term ‘check...

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APRs: Annual percentage rates explained

APRs: Annual percentage rates explained

26th October 2021

Baffled by APRs? Don’t worry. Although they’re often the first thing to make our heads spin when we go to...

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Bouncing back from defaults on your credit report

Bouncing back from defaults on your credit report

26th October 2021

If you have a default on your credit report, you might find it’s a bit harder to borrow money. However,...

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Home improvements: How to add value to your home

Home improvements: How to add value to your home

26th October 2021

We all know that doing up your property can boost its value. But which home improvements will actually give you...

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Finance options for bad credit

Finance options for bad credit

26th October 2021

If you’ve got a few blips in your credit history or haven’t borrowed money before, finding finance options can prove...

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