10th February 2023

Will my mortgage lender allow me to let out my home?

Written by Sam
Posted in Buy-to-Let, Lifestyle, Mortgages, Property

If you’re thinking of letting your property, whether on a long-term or short-term basis, here’s what you need to know when it comes to your… Read More

3rd February 2023

Can I get a mortgage on Maternity / Parental Leave?

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

You may think that getting a mortgage could be difficult if you’re about to start, or are currently on maternity or shared parental leave.  Fortunately,… Read More

6th October 2022

How does the falling pound affect me?

Written by Sam
Posted in Base Rate, Budget, Lifestyle, Markets, Mortgages, The Economy

The pound went into freefall after Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s Mini Budget, with news of a raft of tax cuts at a time of soaring inflation… Read More

27th September 2022

Why is inflation making my life insurance more expensive?

Written by Sam
Posted in Budget, Lifestyle, Markets, Property, Protection, The Economy

As rises in the cost of living continue to squeeze our finances, some insurance policyholders have noticed their monthly premiums have also hiked. We explore… Read More

23rd September 2022

Autumn Mini Budget – Key Announcements

Written by Sam
Posted in Base Rate, Budget, Markets, Mortgages, Property, The Economy

Kwasi Kwarteng, the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, has delivered a mini Budget, dubbed The Growth Plan, in which he promises “a new approach for… Read More

16th September 2022

Should I break out of my fixed rate mortgage?

Written by Sam
Posted in Budget, Mortgages, Property, Self Employed

With interest rates on the rise, a question we’re being asked a lot at the moment is “should I break out of my fixed rate… Read More

15th August 2022

5 Top Tips when Remortgaging

Written by Sam
Posted in Budget, Mortgages, Property, Self Employed

So, what does a smooth Remortgage look like and when can you start the remortgage process? A smooth remortgage requires preparation and being organised. Just… Read More

16th June 2022

Will my mortgage lender allow me to take on a lodger?

Written by Sam
Posted in Budget, Lifestyle, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Mortgages, Property

The recent cost of living surges have made a lot of us re-think our finances. Can we afford all those streaming services? Are our avocado… Read More

23rd March 2022

The Chancellor’s Spring Statement – what you need to know

Written by Sam
Posted in Base Rate, Budget, Markets, Mortgages, Property, The Economy

Rishi Sunak delivered his Spring Statement today.  We’ve sifted through the detail to bring you what you’re most likely to want to know about. Read More

3rd March 2022

What Will Rishi Sunak Say in his Budget?

Written by Sam
Posted in Budget, Lifestyle, Markets, Mortgages, The Economy

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak is expected to deliver his Spring Budget on March 23rd, in which he’ll outline his view of the country’s… Read More