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Tuesday, September 26, 2006

Northern Rock Mortgages: Hidden costs

Northern Rock have been advertising a Fixed Rate Remortgage at 4.49% for 2 years.

Sounds not bad….but look at the small print.
“There’s a product fee of 1.5% of the loan payable for setting up this mortgage. Other fees will also apply” .

This means on a mortgage of £150 000, you pay £2 250. There is also a booking fee of £75.

Plus they don’t pay your legal or valuation Fees. Any good remortgage deal will do this

Conclusion: Avoid

Monday, September 25, 2006

Free DVD Rental

Want to rent some DVDs for free? Most of the big DVD rental companies operating by post are operating free trials.

You can get up to a month free….but remember to cancel before the end of the period…otherwise you’ll start paying.

There is a list at
http://www.uk-dvd-rental-guide.com/dvd_rental_chart.htm

Note that many of the sites are powered by Screen Select or Love Film….you’ll only get one free rental period if you sign up to any companies.