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Fewer than one in four people has a life insurance policy that would support their family in the event of their death, a new study1 has found. As the cost-of-living burden worsens, experts fear that the protection gap could continue to widen. Indeed, a tenth of respondents said they have already given up one or…

Mortgages became headline news in October. Despite the current mortgage market, it is still possible to make a positive decision. Rates rise The political turmoil recently initially sent interest rates soaring and left millions of mortgage holders with hundreds of pounds more to pay each month. Liz Truss’ brief stint as Prime Minister has resulted…

As an employee, you may find that you are eligible for an employee benefits package. Your employer may provide you some level of group protection. This may include life insurance, also known as a death in service, along with potentially an income protection benefit. Death in service is linked to your salary and is in…

After increasing the Bank Rate to 2.25% in September, the Bank of England (BoE) has since said it will ‘not hesitate’ to hike rates further to curb inflation. Variable rates Changing rates have a significant impact on the amount you repay on your mortgage. Those on a tracker mortgage will see their rate increase (or…

Planning for what you’ll leave behind once you’re gone is no easy task. But if you have loved ones that rely on your income, finding the right life insurance policy can make facing the unknown a little less daunting. Peace of mind Knowing your loved ones will not face financial hardship in your absence brings…

According to the Office for National Statistics, inflation hit a near 40 year high of 9% during April and could yet rise further during the remainder of the year. Driven by a further increase in the energy price cap coming in in October, experts are predicting this figure could rise to 10% putting a further…

Property Surveys – What are they and why are they a good idea?

Property Surveys – What are they and why are they a good idea?

There are many online guides for the Help to Buy Equity Loan Scheme and how the process works when first buying a property, but what happens when you come to remortgage?

There are many online guides for the Help to Buy Equity Loan Scheme and how the process works when first buying a property, but what happens when you come to remortgage?

Following Labour’s landslide election win, much of the nation is waiting to find out what is in store for the UK housing market. Many major policy changes will be announced in the Autumn Budget on 30 October, but Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has already announced the new draft of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF),…

It was a disappointing Spring Budget for anyone looking to get onto the housing ladder. There was a distinct lack of announcements concerning Lifetime ISAs (contrary to expectations), no replacement for Help to Buy and no changes to Stamp Duty thresholds, a disappointment for many. Just a few days ahead of the key fiscal event,…

What next now Help to Buy has ended? Property experts are calling on the government to support SME builders and boost housing delivery after its Help to Buy (HTB) scheme ended on 31 March, having granted over 375,500 interest-free equity loans. The scheme was designed to support first-time buyers and boost the housing market by…

Life insurance first timer? Getting life insurance for the first time can seem daunting. Having to think about something as significant as how your loved ones will cope financially once you are no longer here can be quite overwhelming. We’re here to help break things down and help you make the right decision for your…