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Equity release mortgages

Consumer news with Winifred Robinson. Talk Talk increases its broadband prices, and why a shortage of houses in London and the South East is changing the way we buy.

Equity release mortgages are getting increasingly popular but they come at a cost. Hear how you can get stung by big fees if you want to repay early. Despite new rules coming into force in January people are still getting big bills because their children are spending hundreds of pounds - often accidently - on online games. Plus, Talk Talk increases its broadband prices.

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56 minutes

Chapters

  • Mortgage Rules

    Mortgage advisers tell us what questions new applicants will face.

    Duration: 08:00

  • Lightbulbs

    The supermarkets getting around the rules banning incandescent lightbulbs.

    Duration: 03:28

  • Buying cars

    How to return a faulty car.

    Duration: 09:45

  • Talk Talk

    The broadband provider puts up its prices for the second time in six months.

    Duration: 02:05

  • Online games

    What’s being done to protect people run it big bills on consoles.

    Duration: 08:01

  • Ethical Business Models

    We visit the 8th Day CafΓ© and Food Store to see if ethical business models still work.

    Duration: 07:20

  • Equity Release Mortgages

    They’re at an all time high in popularity but you can be stung if you want to redeem.

    Duration: 06:30

  • Cancer Treatment

    Why patients face delays in cancer diagnosis and treatment.

    Duration: 04:55

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