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Monday 19th May 2008

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Houses

Housing Figures

Rachel analyses what's happening in the housing market, as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors warns of a 40% fall this year, while property website Rightmove says asking prices are actually up over 2% last year.

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Old lady

Living Longer

As part of a special series on living longer, Simon visits a company which provides carers to elderly people.


Beach

Holiday Cash

We look at the best ways to maximise your money if you plan to head abroad.

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Calculator

Islamic Finance

We find out that the government is poised to become the first western government to issue Islamic bonds.

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Markets

Markets News

Plus Adam with the latest news from the markets.


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