If you’re nearing the age of retirement, you might be thinking about transferring to a new pension product. Before making any rash decisions, you should know that it is not uncommon for many companies to cause trouble for pension holders. Many people have been on defined benefit pension and have fallen into schemes of mis-sold…
Renters know that incredibly difficult landlords exist, but while a disagreeable attitude and less-than-desirable property management can be bookmarked to your tenant horror stories, some problems deserve legal action. Suffering in silence due to negligence and unattended repairs, for instance, are just one of the many problems that compromise your rights as a renter. Living…
Timeshares have proven to be incredibly popular, with over half a million customers owning holiday time in countries like Greece, Malta, and Portugal. However, more individuals have expressed dissatisfaction with the service they receive or the contract they signed up for, mainly if it was less than promised. If you find yourself in a similar…
If you’re living in a flat or house you’ve rented from your landlord, you may be wondering to what extent you’re responsible for any damage or disrepair. While your contract outlines your landlord’s obligations, they may insist that certain things, like roof repairs, are your duty. However, this runs contrary to the law, as roof…
Many people in this world are incredible salesmen, as they have the natural silver-tongue that sucks people into their products and services. Some buyers are also easily swayed by the sales talk they hear, making them susceptible to buying things they don’t understand. In a consumerist society, the area of mis-sold products is often an…
After months of careful consideration and research, you’ve finally made the decision to usher your home into a future of greener energy by investing in a solar panel system. Although it was regarded as a pure luxury by most homeowners because of how rare they were, today’s available systems are much more affordable and accessible.…
Retirement has always been deemed a blissful part of life. After working for decades, you’re now given the opportunity to rest and enjoy life, with your hard-earned money in tow for your new homes, dream vacations, and essentially pampering yourself for the rest of your life. Unfortunately, the retirees in the UK are currently going…
Were you given advice that was either not suitable or downright bad while you were buying a financial product? You were basically mis-sold products, which is not good at all. According to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), any type of financial service needs to be sold to you in a clear and fair manner. If…
No one enjoys being the victim of mis-sold goods, so realising that your timeshare was mis-sold to you can be an incredibly upsetting experience. You’ve put many resources and time into the contract only to end up with the short end of the stick, especially if the agreement ends up being unlawful. Fortunately, you can…
The adage that the customers are always right isn’t always the case in the modern setting, but when it comes to handling mis-sold products, services, insurance, and more, then all customers have protection under the Consumer Bill of Rights. What You Should Expect as a Consumer Just imagine purchasing an item that fails to…
