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You've never had it so good

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    You've never had it so good

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7488613.stm

    And with higher interest rates and a growth in the amount people are borrowing to buy property - average monthly mortgage payments are just under £735 - 78% higher than in 2003/04.

    Other findings included:

    Fixed monthly household costs have risen by almost 45% since 2003/04

    Petrol costs for a typical household are £193.61 per month - 29.4% higher than in 2003/04
    Average monthly energy bills have risen by 110% since 2003/04 to £95.80.

    Council tax is up almost 25% since 2003/04 to £114.50 per month for a band D property.



    Actually, you have had it so good.

    HTH

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    Wow - lucky for us the CPI is at 3.3%
    Older and ...well, just older!!

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