Work habits in the UK continue to evolve and change. And so, the mortgage industry is addressing concerns from the self-employed. Guess what? Did you know you can get a mortgage if you are self-employed? You may just need to get some extra steps in place. But we are here to help and get you […]
Now set at 4.5%, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to cut the bank’s base interest rate. What does this mean for you? Let’s take a closer look: On 7th February 2024, economists on the bank’s MPC unanimously called for a cut in interest rates. They voted 7-2 in favour of
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Here are common mortgage myths debunked to help you navigate the home-buying process confidently. Chat with us to go into these in detail and for advice specific to your circumstances. Myth: You Need a Huge Deposit (at least 20%)Reality: While a larger deposit can get you better rates, many mortgages are available with lower deposits: Myth: You
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Take the stress out of insurance by using a broker. We can help you decide on the best policy for you with our years of knowledge and experience. Don’t forget — we help families every day! An insurance broker is a professional ‘middle-person’ working independently. The benefits are almost endless. The main one is that you
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Let’s go through one of the biggest tax-raising Budgets in history. With the new government underway, our current Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the 2024 Autumn Budget set to increase taxes by £40billion—we haven’t seen one this big for over twenty years! There is a lot to discuss. Contact us for a detailed and personalised guide
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Barclays* recently announced an analysis of the mortgage market, predicting significant changes between July and December 2024. During this period, over £98.4 billion worth of residential mortgages and £16.4 billion worth of buy-to-let deals will be ending. Do you hold one of these mortgages? If you need help securing a new mortgage on a property
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Critical Illness Cover is something we are passionate about. Protection is crucial to safeguard against future uncertainties. We understand this isn’t a topic you want to dwell on, so we’ve made it easier for you! You might have heard that Critical Illness Cover is too expensive or that insurers are unlikely to pay out. However,
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All ready for the tennis this month! Do you have your racquets and balls ready to go? What about insurance? Have you thought of personal accident plans for your children? It’s not something you like to think about, but it’s on all parents’ minds. Whether it’s watching your little one save a goal, seeing them
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Recent research from MetLife UK shows a large gap in income protection. Over half of working parents don’t have a financial plan in place if their child experiences illness or injury. The research shares that 50% of parents wouldn’t be able to survive longer than three weeks without pay if they had to take time
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Property buyers are forced to compete hard in many markets. So, how can you improve your chances of securing your dream home? Here are five tips to beat out other buyers: Have a home loan pre-approval in place. This will make you look more attractive in the eyes of estate agents. Positioning you as a
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