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December 2022

New Year, New Home? What it means to port your mortgage to a new property

Home Movers, Mortgage tips, Homeowners |

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.

Debt consolidation - ease the burden of financial outgoings

Mortgage tips, Saving Money, Homeowners |

While we’re not quite at Christmas yet, many of us will have made a big dent in our Christmas shopping to do list, but at what expense? Budgets this year are significantly tighter for many households, and many will have turned to borrowing via credit cards, store credit and loans to afford the lifestyle they enjoyed previously. But what if the debts are growing and you’re unsure how you’ll look to repay them in the new year?

November 2022

Save money on your subscription costs

Saving Money |

From streaming your favourite films to getting your fill of coffee, many people find paying for a range of subscriptions normal now. But the costs are creeping up. A total of 1.51 million video services were cancelled in the first three months of 2022, with more than half a million of these due to 'money saving', according to market research firm Kantar. It also found that around 58% of households in Great Britain (16.9 million), have at least one paid subscription. So how can you save ...

Putting Life Insurance in Trust

Home Movers, Mortgage tips, Protection |

Writing life insurance in trust is one of the best ways to protect your family’s future in the event of your death. Your life insurance policy is a significant asset, and by putting life insurance in trust you can manage the way your beneficiaries receive their inheritance. Here, we take you through the benefits of life insurance trusts, how the process works, who’s involved and the other considerations.

CASE STUDY: Over 50 but too young for equity release – what are the options?

Remortgages, Equity Release, Mortgage tips, Case Studies, Homeowners |

People over the age of 50 often find it difficult to get a mortgage because many lenders will not take future income, such as pensions, into account. But some lenders do, in particular those who offer retirement interest-only mortgages. Our case study shows how a retirement interest-only mortgage may be a viable, affordable and the right option in later life.

The value of advice in the current mortgage climate

Home Movers, First Time Buyers, Remortgages |

The Bank of England Base Rate has been in the news several times in as many months, and with it has been a lot of noise around mortgages and what the Base Rate increases means for mortgage rates. Not much of this has felt like good news, but as we have said previously: we’re here to help.

Secured loans – Defeat the debts

Remortgages, Mortgage tips, Bad credit, Homeowners |

It’s no secret that the results of the pandemic and the more recent cost of living crisis have left many of us seeking alternative ways to afford the essentials, and for a lot of us that has meant extending overdraft facilities, obtaining credit cards and securing store credit options. But these multiple debts can mount in interest and become difficult to juggle, so what then?

Another Bank of England base rate rise. What does this mean for your mortgage?

Remortgages, Mortgage tips, Saving Money |

The Bank of England increased the base rate from 2.25% to 3% on Thursday 3rd November. Another base rate hike and the largest single rise since 1989. This no doubt sounds very daunting for any homeowner with a mortgage. If your current mortgage deal is looking to end in the next 12 months, you have options you can explore now and this is where we can help.

Our MD and adviser Luke talking about mortgages and interest rates rises on the BBC HEREFORD & WORCESTER Radio Breakfast show

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

There is a lot of talk in the media about mortgage rates. It is true that some rates have increased but it is also true that many lenders have dropped their rates in the last couple of weeks although you will find this less reported in the media. If you are looking to buy a house or remortgage, a mortgage broker can help you navigate this turbulent market and find you options to help keep costs down. Fairview Financial are still helping clients every day because,- despite the BOE rate increas...

October 2022

What do storms mean for your Home Insurance?

Home Insurance, Homeowners |

Are you aware of what storm or flood cover you have for your property? Have you checked your fine print ahead of the turbulent weather? If not, it’s worth investigating your current cover, or ensuring you renew soon with these elements factored in. Your buildings insurance should provide cover for damage caused by floodwater entering your home, be it from heavy rainfall, storms, high tide, or a river bursting its banks.

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