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December 2024

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

How can I save money with my health?

Saving Money, Wellbeing |

Are you looking for some extra support with your health? There are options to help you save money with private medical insurance. Or even individual healthcare plans just for dental, physio, or optical. Let's go into some of your options.

I’m renting - is insurance important?

Protection, Wellbeing |

If you are asking yourself if you need insurance while renting. The answer is yes! Think about everything you own. All the bills you have to pay. Would you be covered to replace everything and your income if you couldn’t work? Here is where insurance helps!

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.

Should you use equity release to pay off your mortgage?

Equity Release, Mortgage tips |

Should you use equity release to pay off your mortgage? Are your repayments stopping you from saving more for retirement?

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 :

Let’s get you on the property ladder with these tips!

First Time Buyers, Mortgage tips |

We can help you get on the property ladder. Feel free to call us today to see what we can do for you. Here are some handy tips to keep in mind!

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

Fact sheet: Accident, Sickness and Unemployment policy (ASU)

Protection, Wellbeing |

This cover protects your monthly income if you fall sick, have an accident that forces you out of work or are made redundant. It is a policy that provides a monthly tax-free payment. Paid directly to you, replacing your income. It can cover your earnings for up to 12 months or you return to work.

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…

Stay Informed: Mortgage Tips & Trends

What Is a Health Cash Plan – and Could It Save You Money?

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£7.84 Billion Reasons to Talk About Protection

Every day in 2025, protection insurers paid out £21.5 million to families across the UK. Money that ...

Real Stories of Later Life Lending

There's a lot of noise around Later Life Lending, headlines about rates, regulation, and market data...

AI Can Compare Mortgages. But Can It Replace Your Broker?

For all the talk of AI tools and comparison sites reshaping financial services, the latest data on t...

A New PM Is in No. 10 – Here’s What Actually Matters for Your Mortgage

By now you'll have seen the news: Andy Burnham took office as Prime Minister on 20 July, becoming th...

Is Your Home Insurance Auto-Renewal Costing You

How do you treat your insurance renewal email? It could be costing you more than you think — in som...

Unlock the Value in Your Home with Equity Release

Almost four in ten people approaching retirement are on track to have an income below the Pensions U...

The Protection Gap

Did you know most families are one crisis away from financial hardship? Unfortunately, there are som...

Could the New Government Updates Help You Buy?

The June announcement from the UK Government could be one of the most significant changes to the hom...

Could Private Medical Insurance Be the Workplace Benefit Your Team Actually Needs?

With NHS waits still running into months, more workers are asking their employers a simple question:...

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