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Homeowners fear unexpected winter costs
A survey by national home assistance company, HomeServe, has revealed that UK homeowners are worried about unexpected winter costs hitting strained family budgets.
More than half of those surveyed were concerned with the ‘unexpected cost of winter’ including boiler breakdowns, car repairs and the cost of Christmas spending.
Of those polled many turned to borrowing from family or friends, overdrafts, loans or payday loans while two thirds had dipped into seasonal savings or paid by credit card to cover the costs.
David Black of Consumer Intelligence said it is worrying how underprepared people are when it comes to financial planning especially during the winter.
“One of the most worrying findings of this survey is the stark generational gap in preparedness for the unexpected costs that can strike us all, but which can have a particularly strong impact during the higher spending winter season,” said David.
“Almost half of under 25s just aren’t prepared, it seems, for these unexpected costs when they hit. Compare that to just 8 per cent of over 65s – who have probably experienced many of these costs during their lives – and it’s concerning.
“It’s important that young and old consider how they would meet such unexpected bills or take steps to limit the potential for these problems to occur.”
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Greg Reed, Chief Marketing Officer at HomeServe, said that they have launched a new interactive Seasonal House which highlights potential problems in the home this winter and offers useful tips for homeowners and landlords.
“There are many simple steps people can take to protect their homes in the weeks and months leading up to the peak of winter,” said Greg.
“By taking care of a few things now, homeowners and landlords can limit their chances of facing potentially more expensive or unexpected costs later on.”
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