Lydia Fitzsimons

Writer

Lydia joined the Latest Deals team in November 2020, just in time to share the best sales for the Black Friday rush. Since then she’s moved into writing our personal finance guides and sharing the latest money-saving news. She has written guides on everything from cheap travel advice, to the best bank accounts, all in the hopes of helping people make their money go further. Before joining Latest Deals, Lydia worked as part of the editorial team at Secret Escapes, writing up flash travel offers. That passion for saving money and finding the best price led her to apply for a role at Latest Deals. Outside of work Lydia loves to travel, and when she’s not doing that she’s reading anything set in America. She’s passionate about the London theatre scene, Japanese food, and dog walks in the countryside.

Latest from Lydia Fitzsimons

What is Monzo?

Monzo is a UK based digital bank with more than 5 million customers. In this guide, Latest Deals breaks down everything you need to know about Monzo accounts, and answers any questions about this digital bank.

Starling vs Monzo

Starling Bank and Monzo are competitor digital banks based in the UK. If you’re struggling to decide between the two, Latest Deals has put together this guide to help you, comparing Starling vs Monzo. In this guide, we match up all their key features and options, so you can see what each has to offer.

Guide to renting

If you’re thinking about renting a property, Latest Deals has produced this helpful guide which tells you everything you need to know, and answers any questions. From deposits and reference checks, to property viewing checklists and different types of tenancy agreements, here is everything you need to know about UK private renting.

Stamp Duty: Everything you need to know

When you buy a property or piece of land in the UK you will most likely need to pay Stamp Duty Land Tax. In this guide, Latest Deals breaks down what exactly this is and everything else you need to know.

What is a rent guarantor?

Before you start renting a property, you may need a rent guarantor. In this guide, Latest Deals breaks down what a rent guarantor is, who can be a rent guarantor, what to do if you can’t find a rent guarantor, and answers any question you may have.

What is a house survey?

Before you buy a house, you might want to arrange a house survey. This will ensure that you know any issues with the property that could be expensive to repair. In this guide, Latest Deals will explain the different types of house survey, house survey costs, how to get the most out of your house survey, and answer any other questions.

What is Right to Buy? Own your Council Home

Right to Buy is a government scheme that offers tenants the opportunity to purchase their council home at a discount. In this guide, Latest Deals explains how Right to Buy works, how to use a Right to Buy calculator, how to apply for the Right to Buy discount and answers any questions surrounding the scheme.

Can I get a mortgage if I’m self-employed?

You can get a mortgage if you’re self-employed. However, you will need to go through some extra steps. In this guide, Latest Deals has broken down these steps to show you how to get a mortgage if you’re self-employed, and how to boost the chance of your application being successful.

How to make pothole claims

If you hit a pothole, you could damage your vehicle’s tyres, wheels, and steering alignment. If your car is damaged, you can make a pothole damage claim. In this guide, Latest Deals will explain how to claim for pothole damage, what to do if your claim is rejected, and answer any need-to-know questions.

Amazon Hidden Gems: 4 Departments You Didn’t Know About

With millions of products available for delivery and download, Amazon is filled with hidden gems, just waiting for you to discover! Check them out in this post.

John Lewis ANYDAY: Top Picks From The Affordable New Range

Discover ANYDAY, John Lewis' new range that offers stylish home and lifestyle items at an affordable price. Take a look at our top 10 picks to get you started...

Calling All Students! The Best Amazon Prime Student Perks

If you're a student you can sign up to Amazon Prime Student, and get a whole host of perks: stream your favourite shows, listen to ad-free music and much more!

Ikea Buy Back Scheme: Trade In Old Furniture

Ikea have launched their buy back scheme, so you can sell your old, unwanted furniture to them, and get back up to 50% of the original RRP in gift vouchers!