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Nationwide: Housing market slows down !!
The first strong signs that the housing market is slowing down were revealed today by Nationwide, with January's 0.3 per cent rise the lowest for eight months. !!
House prices soar in Olympic areas !!
House prices in areas close to the site of the 2012 Olympic games have gone up 15 per cent - equivalent to 35,000 - since London won the bid in July 2005. !!
Halifax: January house prices show market slowing !!
January's house price rise of 1.3 per cent is consistent with a slowing market, Halifax reports today. !!
FT: House price growth stays put !!
Predictions that house price growth had hit a plateau were confirmed in January as house prices rose 0.7 per cent over the month. !!
Tax tips for returns !!
As the deadline for tax returns approaches, taxpayers have been given tips on how to save on their finances, as well as avoid the £100 fee for late submissions. Returns can be filled in manually on paper or calculated automatically online - which some customers may find easier, according to the Sun. Self-employed workers, the newspaper claims, can benefit if they reclaim expenses made while working. For example, heating or lighting bills accrued during the hours of work, as well as any other work-related costs, could be reclaimed, the company says. Also, employees whose bosses will not refund them for expenses should keep hold of receipts until it's time to fill in the return. Leonie Kerswill, a tax partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, says "preparation is key". "Get your information together before you start and if you need help ask HM Revenue & Customs or a qualified tax adviser in good time," she adds. Earlier this year, consumer charity Credit Action estimated personal debt to be at a total of £1.25 trillion in the UK. !!