1st Choice Financial Services

Advantages: Easy, fast, good information, investment challenge
Disadvantages: Occasional lack of info

...I visited this site after seeing an article in a newspaper on it. They were highly complimentary and this is perfectly justified. The website offers often quite detailed financial news as it breaks and provides analysis, opinions and commentary on a good range of stocks and market sectors. There is a good email update service that is sent twice a day with news on the state of market. Always a good feature is a fantasy investment challenge where you are given £500,000 to invest as you want. The 1st prize being £5,000. Another good feature is the portfolio tracker where you can watch your favourite stock’s price movements. Overall, a good site for UK investors and easy to navigate, but it can be a little short on the information you want.... Read review

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Advantages: Effecient, friendly and helpful
Disadvantages: None

...I was a first time home buyer and never really had a clue. Firstly, I contacted an independant financial adviser who gave me all the options. I chose the Principality because they offered a fixed rate, free survey and cashback. I dealt with the local branch and found the staff friendly, helpful and treated you like a human being and not just a number. The day of completion was shifted forward (surprise!!) and I was desperate to move in because I was living in a mobile home (new house). 2 days before the completion day I called them and they re-arranged the transfer of the funds within 3 hours. Two days later I moved into my 1st home!!! I have had very little cause to contact them after but when I have I have always received a prompt reply. I know there are loads of offers out there and all I will advise is if the Principality... Read review

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Advantages: AN ALL ROUND GREAT DEAL FOR STUDENTS/GRADUATES
Disadvantages: NONE

...on graduate loans. They also offer excellent deals on mortgages for graduates for upto 5 years after you graduate. Check out the current deals below: STUDENT SERVICE Incentive For Joining: £50 cash OR 4-Year Young Persons Railcard Overdrafe Facility: 1st year: £750 interest-free 2nd year: £1,000 interest-free 3rd year: £1,250 interest-free 4th year: £1,500 interest-free 5th year+ £2,000 interest-free HSBC will also offer you a credit card & contents insurance at an incentive rate. Many larger universities will also have HSBC card machines on campus & have specialist student advisors offering you guidance throughout the years. You will also find that all the main banks will attend your university Freshers Fayres to try and sell you their products. GRADUATE SERVICE Interest-Free Overdraft: 1st yr after graduation: up to £1,500 2nd yr... Read review

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