19th February 2021

Can Flexible Working Really Boost Productivity?

Written by Sam
Posted in COVID-19, Equity Release, First Time Buyers, Markets, Mortgages, Property

In the old days it was simple. You went to work for a company, spent your whole life there and duly retired. ‘Security’ was what… Read More

22nd January 2021

Should I worry about ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’?

Written by Sam
Posted in First Time Buyers, Lifestyle, Mortgages

If you’re thinking of applying for a mortgage, it’s always been important to get your personal finances in order, and there are more credit temptations… Read More

8th January 2021

Are Premium Bonds still worth it?

Written by Sam
Posted in First Time Buyers, Lifestyle, Mortgages, Property

With the NS&I adjusting the premium bond prize-fund rate to just 1% in December of 2020, down from the previous 1.4%, around 21 million people… Read More

8th January 2021

4 Financial New Year’s Resolutions for 2021

Written by Sam
Posted in First Time Buyers, Lifestyle, Mortgages, Property

The beginning of a new year is a great opportunity to get on top of some of the tasks you’ve been putting off for a… Read More

12th November 2020

Are 95% mortgages on the way back?

Written by Sam
Posted in COVID-19, First Time Buyers, Mortgages, Property

At the virtual Conservative Party Conference on 6th October, Prime Minister Boris Johnson gestured towards a plan in the pipeline to introduce 95% Loan To… Read More

30th October 2020

Help to Buy is changing – what you need to know…

Written by Sam
Posted in First Time Buyers, Mortgages, Property

With the new Help to Buy scheme due to commence in April 2021 and the recent government announcement of an extension to the current Help… Read More

16th October 2020

The changing face of financial advice

Written by Sam
Posted in COVID-19, Equity Release, First Time Buyers, Markets, Mortgages, Property

This article discusses how financial advisers across the nation have adapted to continue to deliver a valuable service at a period of upheaval which hasn’t… Read More

21st September 2020

How can parents help their children get on the property ladder?

Written by Sam
Posted in Equity Release, First Time Buyers, Mortgages, Property, Retirement

Nearly a quarter of home purchases this year will be backed by the “bank of mum and dad” – up from fewer than one in… Read More