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February 2025

Protecting Your Family’s Financial Security with Life Insurance

Home Movers, First Time Buyers, Remortgages |

When you buy a new home, you're often making one of the largest financial commitments of your life. At this exciting time, let us look after the details for income protection. We’ll get your policy in place to look after you when you need it most.

Can I use equity release to buy a new home?

Home Movers, Equity Release, Mortgage tips, Homeowners |

Whether you are looking to purchase a new home to move into or purchase a property for a family member, we can explore your equity release options to see if it’s affordable for you. Did you know you could release equity to buy another property? Contact us via email or phone to get started, and we’ll start the process. Let’s dive into what’s involved!

Get prepared now for a big remortgage opportunity in 2025!

Remortgages, Mortgage tips |

In 2025, there is a massive remortgage opportunity. Are you one of the 1.8 million mortgage borrowers coming to the end of their fixed-rate mortgages over the next twelve months? Whether you’ve been on a two-year or five-year fixed-rate deal, things might look very different financially, as we’ve had a lot of change!

January 2025

How technology is shaping the future of general insurance

Home Movers, First Time Buyers, Remortgages, Home Insurance |

From AI-driven claims processing to integrating Internet of Things (IoT) devices for personalised coverage, the future of general insurance is filled with technological innovations! Here's an in-depth look at how technology is reshaping the sector and the trends of the future:

Insured private healthcare admissions at near-record levels

Wellbeing |

Did you know private healthcare admissions are up, according to the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN)? The research shows that admissions paid for with PMI are mostly employer-funded schemes. Meanwhile, total self-paid private hospital admissions (paid for by the patient or their family) were 32% above pre-pandemic levels.

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.

Are you one of the married couples due up to a £1,000 tax rebate?

Saving Money |

With over 24 million people in the UK tying the knot, did you know you might be due a tax rebate possibly of over a £1000? It's claimed via the Marriage Tax Allowance, and currently, two million British married couples are not claiming when they could be. It's a tax refund and depends on how much you earn.

Let’s take a closer look at secured loans to clear debt

Remortgages, Mortgage tips |

Have you heard of a secured loan before? It is a loan that uses an asset as collateral. This means the lender can take the asset you nominate if you can’t repay the loan. If you face a lot of credit card debt after the holidays, a secured loan can be a good way to consolidate the debt into one easy repayment. Secured loans may allow borrowers to enjoy lower interest rates, presenting a lower risk to lenders.

December 2024

Five easy ways to save money this festive season

Saving Money |

The festive season can bring all sorts of financial stress. But with these tips, we hope you can take the stress out of it and enjoy the precious time with your family.

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The January Money Reset Quiz

Be honest, January arrives, the decorations come down… and suddenly the credit card statements arri...

Small Tweaks, Better Balance

January is a natural time to get organised. Budgets are under review, paperwork is being sorted, and...

A New Year Perspective: How Equity Release Could Support Your Future Goals

January is often a time for reflection and forward planning. For homeowners in later life, it can al...

Is Your Protection Still Fit for Purpose? January is the Time to Review Income & Life Cover

January is often when people take a step back and look at their finances with fresh eyes. Once the f...

Does Your Health Insurance Still Reflect Your Life Today?

January has a habit of making us take stock. New diaries, fresh plans, and a quiet promise to be a b...

New Year, New Mortgage Plan

January is often seen as the month for fresh starts. We declutter our homes, reset routines and take...

Autumn Budget 2025: What Homeowners and Buyers Should Know

Delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves on 26th November, the 2025 Autumn Budget brings a mix of new c...

Take The Stress Of Christmas With Equity Release

The festive season can be magical. But honestly, we are speaking to so many of our clients, and the ...

The Hidden Benefits of Using a Broker for Your Protection Policy

Did you know that nearly one in five adults in the UK who start looking into protection insurance do...

How Health Cover Is Evolving, And Why It Matters

Health insurance has come a long way. Once seen as something you only used when you were unwell, tod...

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