Cashpoints: House prices edged up by 0.1%

This week's top stories • House prices edged up by 0.1% in September , according to the Nationwide building society, stabilising the cooling market experienced by sellers during the summer. • Cash Isa customers look set to benefit from new terms and conditions designed to eradicate delays when transferring their existing Isas to the Halifax, the bank said today. • Prisoners nearing the end of their sentence will have access to basic bank accounts and financial advice through a scheme to be rolled out in prisons across the east of England next month. • Do you have any feedback on any of these issues that you want to get off your chest? Email us at [email protected] Feature Anglo Irish bailout: Savers should protect themselves Savers with money in Irish banks are covered by a 100% guarantee until the end of the year, but should seek a safer haven for their cash after that Headlines about the Irish government's billion-euro bail out of Anglo Irish Bank will leave hundreds of thousands of British investors and savers fearful for the security of their money. Read the article in full here Ask the experts: Homebuying Question of the week: "My friend rents her house and the tenancy agreement has ended, but the lodger won't move out. Is it a good idea to just move back in and force him out?" Our homebuying expert Virginia Wallis says: "No, it is not a good idea as it could make getting rid of her tenant even more difficult, as moving back in could be construed as harrassment. When evicting a tenant you must follow a very strict legal process …" Read the answer in full here • Any questions? Email our panel of experts on financial concerns, consumer gripes, legal wrangles, debt worries and career-related problems at [email protected] Tools Compare broadband deals Search online or call for advice on the best broadband internet package for your needs