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The Bank of England base rate has fallen. Again. But with house prices still on the rise, is it harder than ever to get on the property ladder? This week, we’re joined by our mortgages expert Sam Wilson and David Hollingworth from L&C Mortgages to discuss what another base rate cut means for mortgage rates, what’s happened to the property market since stamp duty rules were amended earlier in the year, and how the market claims it is trying to make it more affordable to get on the housing ladder. Read more about the new affordability rules & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Read all of our latest mortgages and property news Click here to send us an email Get 50% off an annual Which? membership Become a Which? Money member

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explain how anybody of any age can become a scam victim. You might think you’ll never fall victim to a scam, just because some of them seem obvious to you. But you could be caught at a bad time or become the subject of manipulation over a lengthy period by a skilled scammer.Read more about our scam advice & sign up for our free Scam Alerts service Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

Is your TV on the blink? Has your fridge freezer suddenly packed in? Just moved house and need to buy something quickly? That's where our Just Buy This recommendations come in. Our brand new, hand-picked recommendations are products that our product testing experts think tick the most important boxes, and will work well for most people, most of the time. On this episode, our dishwsher expert Andy Laughlin reveals which dishwasher he thinks you should buy. This podcast series is exclusively available to Which? members, but we're giving everyone access to the first three episodes. To listen to them all, become a Which? member now by using our special offer for 50% off an annual membership, available to podcast listeners like you. Listen to other member-exclusive podcast on our website, or by downloading our app on Google Play or the App Store.

With the summer holiday season upon us, this is your guide to the dos and don’ts or spending money while abroad. Which? Senior Writer Grace Witherden & Jo Rhodes, a Senior Researcher at Which? Travel share their expert knowledge on the best cards to use, where to get your physical cash, and the best ways to avoid fees. Sign our Stop Fleecing Fans petition & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Click here to send us an email Get 50% off an annual Which? membership Become a Which? Money member This episode was originally published in August 2024.

Discover the secrets behind identifying great value cars in a competitive market. Learn how buyers often overlook quality while chasing the lowest price. Get insights into fantastic options like the SEAT Ibiza and Nissan Qashqai, emphasizing performance and reliability. This discussion serves as a guide for budget-conscious car enthusiasts looking for exceptional vehicles without breaking the bank.

Is your TV on the blink? Has your fridge freezer suddenly packed in? Just moved house and need to buy something quickly? That's where our Just Buy This recommendations come in. Our brand new, hand-picked recommendations are products that our product testing experts think tick the most important boxes, and will work well for most people, most of the time. On this episode, our barbecue expert Chris Brookes reveals which barbecue he thinks you should buy. This podcast series is exclusively available to Which? members, but we're giving everyone access to the first three episodes. To listen to them all, become a Which? member now by using our special offer for 50% off an annual membership, available to podcast listeners like you. Listen to other member-exclusive podcast on our website, or by downloading our app on Google Play or the App Store.

Bank branches closing. Paper statements axed. Text alerts no longer coming through. Is mobile banking fast becoming the only way to manage our cash? This week, we sit down with Which? Money journalists Chiara Cavaglieri and Josh Wilson to talk about the decline in the types of services offered by banks, the closure of branches, and how customers feel about the changing banking landscape. Sign our Stop Fleecing Fans petition & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Find out more about requesting a banking hub in your area Click here to send us an email Get 50% off an annual Which? membership Become a Which? Money member

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we're asking whether or not you should ditch the Windows PC and make the switch to a Mac instead. Or if you’re already an Apple devotee, maybe you'll be convinced that Microsoft is best.Read our reviews of the best Macbooks in 2025 & sign up for our Tech newsletter, it's free monthly Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

Have you ever spent over the odds for a second hand gig ticket? Or wondered why the final price you paid was higher than the initial list price? Today we’re diving beneath the eyewater costs of ticket sales. This week, we sit down with Which? Journalist Tali Ramsey and Adam Webb, Campaign Manager of FanFair Alliance to explain what needs to be changed in the live event market, and how you can avoid being scammed when buying a ticket. Sign our Stop Fleecing Fans petition & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Click here to send us an email Become a Which? Money member

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we explain why the prices on everyday essentials are rising so high. Plus, thanks to our groundbreaking supermarket inflation tracker, we can reveal the products that are rising higher than anything else. Read more about grocery inflation & sign up for our free monthly Food & Health newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price