Following the sudden death of my husband, Barclays Partner Finance has been by far the worst and most unsympathetic company I have had to deal with. We had an interest-free loan in my late husband’s name relating to a gas boiler. I wanted to settle the £2,252 balance but it took me more than a … Read more
TONY HETHERINGTON: Can my military ex sidestep his child support? By Tony Hetherington, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 22:31 BST, 4 July 2020 | Updated: 22:49 BST, 4 July 2020 Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those … Read more
I moved into a new-build home in December. The developer passed meter readings, meter numbers and my personal details to British Gas. I intended to switch from the expensive standard tariff. A bill arrived in April and, although it was in my name, it was addressed to a neighbour’s house and had a different meter … Read more
Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those who have been left out-of-pocket. Find out how to contact him below. P.B.G. writes: In April last year, I paid Sash Home Improvements £9,600 to replace all the double glazing … Read more
In August last year, my ten-year-old twin sons combined their birthday money to buy a Sony PlayStation 4 from Argos, costing £225. In February, the console stopped working. We returned the PlayStation 4, which was under warranty, to Argos on March 16. Then lockdown happened and we heard nothing more. After six weeks we chased … Read more
Will my partner and I be charged 3% extra stamp duty on a new home because I still own half the flat my brother lives in? By This Is Money Published: 07:51 BST, 22 June 2020 | Updated: 07:51 BST, 22 June 2020 I jointly own a flat with my brother but have been living … Read more
TONY HETHERINGTON: Credit where it’s due… as Barclays cancels your debt By Tony Hetherington, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 22:31 BST, 20 June 2020 | Updated: 22:31 BST, 20 June 2020 Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for … Read more
Last October, I tried to transfer my M&G Isa, worth about £73,000, to Fidelity’s investing platform. After some initial difficulties, the investment moved in December. However, Fidelity re-bought the funds rather than leaving my investment in cash, as I had requested. I wanted to buy three investment trusts. I phoned and was told there was … Read more
Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those who have been left out-of-pocket. Find out how to contact him below. Ms E.C. writes: In 2011, we had doors fitted at a cost of £2,150 by Sussex Doors Limited, … Read more
I have an old dishwasher that needs replacing – it was already on its last legs and finally gave up the ghost at the start of lockdown in March. I’m finding it difficult to find a firm where I can order a new one but also have it installed and take away the old one, … Read more