What subsequent for home costs and is it more durable to purchase a house now vs 1974? This is Money podcast

House price predictions for next year have started to roll in, so where do the experts think they are headed next? 

Georgie Frost, Helen Crane and Lee Boyce discuss the property market – and delve into figures that attempt to tackle the tricky question: is it harder to buy a home now versus 50 years ago.

And sticking with property, Halifax has launched a highly unusual fixed-rate mortgage – should borrowers be tempted?

With the weather turning colder, we talk how to stay warm this winter without breaking the bank and whether it is worth getting a fixed tariff with your energy firm.

We reveal the amount you should have saved in your pension in every decade of your life to guarantee a golden retirement – and how much notice you should pay to these formulas. 

And lastly, Lee reveals his top tips for avoiding the out of contract rip-off trap – and how he’s saving more than £400 in the next 12 months by doing so.