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October 2023
In recent years, there has been a growing global awareness of the need to combat climate change and reduce our carbon footprint. As part of this initiative, various sustainable financial products have emerged, one of which is the green mortgage.
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August 2023
You may have seen that a number of lenders have signed up to the Government's recently created Mortgage Charter, which provides further support and flexibility to residential mortgage customers. Find out more in our blog.
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July 2023
We understand that the current challenges we are all facing in light of the ongoing cost of living squeeze and the rise in interest may be causing some concerns and uncertainties, but we want to assure you that we are here to help and support you during these times. Our main goal is to ensure your financial well-being and assist you in navigating through any changes in the market. We understand that the increased cost of living, coupled with rising interest rates, can have a significant impact o...
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May 2023
Are you looking to reduce your expenses and free up equity but believe the only option is to simplify your living space by moving to a smaller property? Recent research suggests that you're not alone in considering downsizing. BUT, strong ties to your community and the security of familiar surroundings may lead you to thinking there are other options.
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April 2023
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced his first Budget in the House of Commons on the 15th March, which aimed to encourage those who have left their jobs to return to work and promote business investment. The Budget also includes measures related to fuel, alcohol, pensions, wages, energy bills, childcare, universal credit, and economic growth. Here are the main announcements:
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Retirement can be a time of great excitement, but also of uncertainty. One of the biggest financial challenges facing many people over the age of 55 is how to access the equity they have built up in their homes to fund their retirement. There are two main options available to homeowners in the UK: Retirement Interest Only Mortgages (RIOs) and Equity Release Lifetime Mortgages (ERLMs). Both of these products can be used to release equity from your home, but they work in very different ways.
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March 2023
If you're considering fixing your mortgage term, now may be a good time to do so, with mortgage rates dropping below 4% for the first time since last September. Some of the UK's biggest banks have cut rates to offer market-leading deals for borrowers looking to remortgage, with five and 10-year deals below 4%.
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January 2023
News surrounding our finances and more so what happens with our finances at Government level, can be particularly confusing. We have sourced a list of tax changes coming this year so you can plan for financial changes on the horizon.
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2022 undoubtedly wreaked havoc with many of our finances with the cost-of-living expenses rising and interest rates causing uncertainty in the mortgage market. So, with a New Year now underway, it isn’t too late to set our New Years’ resolutions for your finances to help combat the ongoing cost increases.
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December 2022
Have you outgrown your home? Relocating to a different area? Perhaps you’re looking to downsize? No matter the reason, 2023 could be the year of the New Home for you and your family.
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2024 Autumn Budget

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