Spring Budget 2021 “We will recover”
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, delivered his second Budget on 3 March declaring that “we will recover“. The key fiscal event, which had been delayed from the Autumn due to the pandemic, centred on a £65bn three-part plan designed to continue supporting British people and...
What to look for in Budget 2021
Today Rishi Sunak will present his second Budget within 12 months. For many commentators, it is perhaps the pivotal Budget of this parliament.
Mortgage Payment Holiday Update November 2020
On 17 November the FCA confirmed guidance for homeowners struggling financially due to coronavirus. The mortgage payment holidays scheme, first announced in March and then extended in May, has been further extended until 31 March 2021.
Managing mortgage stress – we’re here for you
Managing mortgage stress – we’re here for you Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a second- stepper or further up the housing ladder, buying a home is always a big move and can feel a bit like a roller coaster ride...
Now could be a good time to remortgage
Now could be a good time to remortgage Mortgage rates are now at record low levels, following two Bank of England rate cuts in March to bring the base rate down to 0.1%.
Be vigilant and scam smart
Warnings from a number of UK bodies, including the Bank of England, Financial Conduct Authority, National Crime Agency and Action Fraud have urged people to be vigilant about scams by fraudsters who are taking advantage of people’s fears and capitalising...
Protect yourself and your family in 2020
Protect yourself and your family in 2020 While most of us don’t go through life expecting something bad to happen, the truth is that we never know what’s around the corner.
Think Twice Before Cancelling Your Protection Policies
Life Insurance: It’s not for you, it’s for them! Life insurance is for your loved ones to make sure there is a roof over their heads and food on their table. It’s to ensure that they can continue to do...
Mortgage FAQs and supporting information
The UK’s mortgage market has changed profoundly in the last two weeks as the full effect of the Coronavirus has started to be felt.