Money Talks: ticket clampdowns, pothole payouts and starter homes Plus, household incomes rise, house prices fall and pension savers weigh up their options  Hilary Osborne theguardian.com, Thursday 5 March 2015 08.33 EST Online ticket resale websites face a fresh clampdown in an attempt to end profiteering by touts. Photograph: Alex Segre / Alamy Hello and welcome to this week’s Money Talks – a roundup of the week’s biggest stories and some things you may have missed. Money news Ticket resale websites face fresh clampdown Seven in 10 drivers hit potholes but many fail to claim compensation UK house prices fall 0.3%, says Halifax New pensions advice to help stop ‘irrational’ transfers Help-to-buy scheme ‘needs replacement before it ends’ Charter Savings comes online with savings range UK household incomes ‘near pre-banking crisis levels’ Many drivers don’t know how to negotiate a payout for vehicle damage caused by potholes. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA Feature Starter homes initiative – everything you need to know Starter homes in Ashford, Kent. Photograph: Scott Barbour/Getty Images Work advice Career cares? Work woes? Out of love with the office? Our expert is on hand to help. Put your questions to Jeremy, and help other readers with their worries. Consumer champions Homebase said its guarantee didn’t apply to us Opodo failed to tell me it hadn’t made my booking Npower – we have no gas supply so please stop sending us bills  In the spotlight With just a month to go until pension savers can, in theory, get their hands on their funds, the minister in charge has admitted it is risky, while those approaching retirement have started weighing up their options. Pension savers may soon be able to access their money. Photograph: Alamy In pictures Homes close to markets A £1.15m home near Portobello Road market. Photograph: John D Wood Money deals Missed the deadline for the Money Deals energy switch? Good news, sign-ups have been extended until 22 March. Plus, the winning deal has been announced and it’s the cheapest on the market. Join Guardian Investing for a free event at the Lowry in Manchester on 19 March at 6.30pm. Two experts will cover the principles of investing, the impact of the pension changes and more, plus there will be free wine and nibbles. Sign up for the Guardian Today Our editors' picks for the day's top news and commentary delivered to your inbox each morning. Sign up for the daily email

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