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Good broadband and mobile signal strength are the biggest movers in this year’s list, along with a good energy efficiency rating

• Efficient central heating systems, double glazing, and secure doors and windows top UK home-buyers’ lists of ‘must-have’ home features;
• ‘Friendly neighbours’ and a parking place slip down the list;
• Open plan living spaces, highly rated schools and period features all fail to make the top 20.

Comparison site GoCompare has seen a 100% increase in the number of people using its current account comparison service this week, following the chaos caused by TSB’s attempt to move customers' accounts to a new platform.

Georgie Frost, consumer advocate from GoCompare Energy, comments on the summer price rise announced by ScottishPower:

The discount is worth around £30 a year to customers – but they can switch and save £300

Comparison site launches its first major reward scheme

GoCompare warns that the public may not be covered for throwing open their doors in the same way

Georgie Frost, from GoCompare Energy comments on the second price hike in 8 months from British Gas.

85% of travel policies arranged through GoCompare in 2017 were for holidays starting within a month.

Research by GoCompare finds that 80% of UK consumers now receive at least one financial service and utility bill or statement electronically