Hello and welcome to this week’s Money Talks – a roundup of the week’s biggest stories and some things you may have missed.
Money news
UK house prices to remain subdued over next five years, says Savills
HMRC’s poor customer service hindering tax collection, say MPs
People camp overnight for chance to buy affordable London flat
Majority of goods sold in UK stores on promotion, finds study
They’re back … the sub-prime mortgage market has returned
Make a will this month – and donate to charity
Rail fares: introduction of more affordable season tickets in doubt
Feature
How long will the buy-to-let boom last?
Work advice
Career cares? Work woes? Out of love with the office? Our expert is on hand to help. Put your questions to Jeremy, and help other readers with their worries.
In the spotlight
The hidden cost of the boomerang kids, back at home with mum and dad
In pictures
Homes in national parks – in pictures
Consumer champions
No one told me that my car had been ‘exported’
Train ticket discount offer was a complete waste of money
Pressing the red button with BA cost me more than £1,000
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