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January 2025

What is probate and could it affect a life insurance claim?

Protection, Homeowners |

A grant of probate is sometimes needed when valuable assets, such as property and shares, are left in a will. It's a process that ensures the instructions in a will can be followed. It's a lengthy legal proceeding before the courts to settle wills. A grant of probate is sometimes needed when valuable assets, such as property and shares, are left in a will.

Manage cash flow by leveraging your equity

Equity Release, Mortgage tips, Homeowners |

Loading up the credit card is something we see all too often. But have you thought of leveraging the equity in your property? We can work with you to unlock your equity by consolidating your debt. Paying it down at much lower interest rates. Here's some more information below to see if equity release is the best option for you.

December 2024

With insurance premiums on the rise, is your policy up to date?

Home Insurance, Protection, Saving Money, Homeowners |

With insurance premiums increasing, it’s a great time to review your policy. Did you know that if you contact us, we may be able to find you a cheaper deal? Or even, we might be able to find you more benefits for the same fee. That’s one of the advantages of going through an advisor. We can find you a policy that suits your specific needs and budget.

How much equity can I release with a lifetime mortgage?

Equity Release, Homeowners, Mortgage tips |

A lifetime mortgage is a type of equity release. In simple terms, it’s a loan secured against the value of your home that allows you to release tax-free cash without needing to move out. You retain ownership, can still live in the property, and it doesn’t need to be repaid until you die or move into long-term care.

Income protection to benefit the whole family

Protection, Homeowners, Wellbeing, Saving Money |

Income protection is a policy that will cover you financially if you can’t work due to sickness, injury, or disability. Did you know that in an ideal world, everyone in the family will benefit from full coverage?

Myth-busting mortgage hurdles

Home Movers, First Time Buyers, Remortgages, Mortgage tips, Homeowners |

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.

November 2024

Do you need joint life insurance?

Protection, Homeowners, Wellbeing, Home Movers, First Time Buyers, Remortgages |

Have you ever wondered whether you and your partner should be on one single life insurance policy? Or should you each have your own? In this article, we go into joint life insurance options.

A look at the new renter’s reform bill and buy-to-let mortgages

Mortgage tips, Buy to Let, Homeowners |

The government recently published the Renters Rights Bill to Parliament. Here are some of the proposed new rules :

2024 Autumn Budget

Home Movers, First Time Buyers, Remortgages, Homeowners |

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 £40 billion—we haven’t seen one this big for over twenty years! There is a lot to discuss.

October 2024

Take the worry out of insurance with a broker

Home Insurance, Protection, Saving Money, Homeowners, Wellbeing |

An insurance broker is a professional ‘middle-person’ working independently. The benefits are almost endless. The main one is that you no longer have to deal with insurance companies! Think about the time savings and risk management advice. Plus, personalised service you'll receive…

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What is probate and could it affect a life insurance claim?

A grant of probate is sometimes needed when valuable assets, such as property and shares, are left i...

Manage cash flow by leveraging your equity

Loading up the credit card is something we see all too often. But have you thought of leveraging the...

With insurance premiums on the rise, is your policy up to date?

With insurance premiums increasing, it’s a great time to review your policy. Did you know that if y...

How much equity can I release with a lifetime mortgage?

A lifetime mortgage is a type of equity release. In simple terms, it’s a loan secured against the v...

Income protection to benefit the whole family

Income protection is a policy that will cover you financially if you can’t work due to sickness, in...

Myth-busting mortgage hurdles

Here are common mortgage myths debunked to help you navigate the home-buying process confidently. Ch...

Do you need joint life insurance?

Have you ever wondered whether you and your partner should be on one single life insurance policy? O...

A look at the new renter’s reform bill and buy-to-let mortgages

The government recently published the Renters Rights Bill to Parliament. Here are some of the propos...

2024 Autumn Budget

Let’s go through one of the biggest tax-raising Budgets in history. With the new government underwa...

Take the worry out of insurance with a broker

An insurance broker is a professional ‘middle-person’ working independently. The benefits are almo...

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THINK CAREFULLY ABOUT SECURING OTHER DEBTS AGAINST YOUR HOME.

YOUR HOME OR PROPERTY MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBTS SECURED ON IT.

BUY TO LET MORTGAGES ARE NOT REGULATED BY THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY.

EQUITY RELEASE: THIS IS A LIFETIME MORTGAGE. TO UNDERSTAND THE FEATURES AND RISKS, PLEASE ASK FOR A PERSONALISED ILLUSTRATION. CHECK THAT THIS MORTGAGE WILL MEET YOUR NEEDS IF YOU WANT TO MOVE OR SELL YOUR HOME OR YOU WANT YOUR FAMILY TO INHERIT IT. IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT, SEEK INDEPENDENT ADVICE.

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