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00:00I'm Alex Nelson, your Jobs and Finance Specialist, and here are this week's top three money-saving
00:05tips and financial stories you need to know about.
00:14First up, some good news for household bills. New rules from Ofcom mean telecom providers
00:19like phone, broadband and paid TV companies must now clearly display any price increases
00:25in pounds and pence. That means no more nasty surprises from confusing risers. The changes
00:31also make it much easier to compare deals and understand your costs up front. So, next
00:36time you're shopping for a new provider, you'll know exactly what you're signing
00:39up for.
00:40Secondly, if you're planning to buy a holiday home in Spain, here's something to keep an
00:44eye on. The country is considering a 100% property tax hike for non-EU buyers, including
00:50UK citizens. If passed, this could double the cost of properties for expats. The proposal
00:56is designed to tackle rising housing costs, driven by tourism and short-term rentals.
01:01But don't panic just yet. Legal experts say it's still early days and changes like this
01:05take time to become law.
01:08And finally, are you one of the three million people who could be owed a council tax refund?
01:13A Freedom of Information request by the Sun newspaper has revealed that UK households
01:17may be collectively owed £544m. So, take a few minutes to check your council tax band
01:24and payment history, and you might just find significant savings. If you do believe you
01:28are owed a refund, most local councils have online forms to apply for them. You'll need
01:33your account number handy and a proof of overpayment, like an old bill or bank statement.
01:38And that's it for this week's roundup. Stay tuned for more tips and insights to help you
01:42save and thrive. See you next time.