Advice Column – Problems at Airports
I’m due to fly to Spain during the school summer holidays. After hearing about all the problems at airports, I’m really worried. My family have been looking forward to this and it’s cost us a lot of money. What do we do if our flight is cancelled or delayed?
Summer Saving Tips for Renters
Many households across Britain continue to face the cost of living crisis. UK households are facing more financial pressure to meet their demands, which makes it harder to put money aside for the summer. However, there are some simple things that you can do to help save some money! Take a look at these easy summer saving tips for renters that will help you save money and still have a good time this summer! Take advantage of the great outdoors Turn off the TV and try spending more time outside as the days grow longer. You could take a walk,
Moving House Checklist: Advice for Renters Changing Home
Moving from one property to another can be a very stressful time, and there are different factors to consider depending on your situation. For renters, this is no exception. You know there’s paperwork to sort out and boxes to back, but what else do you need to worry about? Here’s your moving house checklist, with everything you need to consider when changing rental properties. Moving House Checklist: Before you move Check your current tenancy agreement Before you even consider moving house, make sure that you check your current Tenancy Agreement. Tenancy Agreements can have minimum tenancy terms, which is a
How to create a Household Budget in 2022
Dealing with the rising cost of living - How to create a Household Budget in 2022 Millions of households across the UK are struggling to make ends meet due to the rising cost of living. Households are facing more financial pressure than ever before to meet these demands, but here at Citizen’s Advice Cardiff & Vale we are here to help. Creating a household budget is an essential part of creating a solid financial spending plan. A budget can help you manage your finances, regulate your spending, and stay debt-free. It assists you in determining how much you can afford
Money-Saving Tips for Renters
Money-Saving Tips for Renters Many people are finding it difficult to make ends meet as rent prices rise across the UK. Rent is often the main recurring expense for households, which can result in both short- and long-term financial difficulties. Those with a low income were hit harder financially by the pandemic, while rents continued to grow. With the cost of living set to rise this year, here are some money-saving tips that could help make your payments more affordable. Install a smart meter A smart meter is an electronic device that records data such as your electric energy use.
Cost of Living in 2022 – What’s in store for the Private Rented Sector
How will the 2022 cost of living crisis impact you? The cost of living is set to increase during 2022 posing a real threat to many families, making it more difficult for low-income households to make rent payments. The year ahead is already paved with increases to household bills, travels cost and taxes. Many families renting homes in the private sector will likely face difficulties as a result of the rise in living costs, with the added squeeze of landlords pushing up rent to cover their increasing costs and interest rates. All of this occurs at the same
Advice Column – I keep seeing on the news that my bills could be going up soon. It’s making me really worried.
There are lots of things you can do to be more in control of your money and better prepared for the future, from budgetting tools to income checkers and more.
Advice Column – What should I do if my parcel goes missing?
Are you anxious about going out into shops at the moment so want to do more shopping online, but worried about delivery problems? What should you do if your parcel goes missing?
Private renters with Covid Rent Arrears have increased by 41% since May
Private renters with Covid Rent Arrears have increased by 41% since May A recent survey carried out with private renters in England and Wales by NRLA found that average Covid-19 related rent arrears owed by affected tenants had increased to £1,270 - up from £900 in May. What is causing this rise? The pandemic has had a huge effect on those who would normally be able to budget sufficiently to pay rent every month. The number of PRS tenants in receipt of Universal Credit in Wales has increased by a staggering 77% from February 2020 to February 2021. Almost
Citizens Advice offers simple tips to save money this Christmas
Each month Bro Radio joins up with Citizens Advice in the Vale of Glamorgan, to help give advice and support on a range of topics. With Christmas fast-approaching, Citizens Advice have offered some simple tips to help you budget and save money this year.
Private Rented Sector Debt Helpline: Frequently Asked Questions
Private Rented Sector Debt Helpline: Frequently Asked Questions It is estimated that over half a million private renters in the UK are behind on their rent. It’s no secret that the pandemic has had a huge impact on those who would normally be able to budget sufficiently to pay rent every month. The cut in Universal Credit payments, rising energy bills, and the looming Christmas period are only exacerbating that impact.Citizens Advice Cardiff & Vale are currently offering free, impartial advice and support to those who are feeling the weight of this burden, through a Private
Bro Radio – Reducing Your Energy Bills
Listen to our Bro Radio broadcast where we discuss ways to save energy and reduce your energy bills as Winter approaches.
