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Mortgage, Equity Release, and Protection news from your Solihull-based financial advisers and planners.

An insurance policy could be more affordable than you think

By |2024-02-06T10:59:03+00:00February 6th, 2024|News, Protection|

Nearly half (44%) of UK workers overestimate the monthly cost of income protection, life cover, and cash plan policies*. This highlights a significant gap between perceived cost and reality, meaning many are missing out because of misperceptions around price. Life cover pays out a lump sum in the event of your death, while income [...]

Ensure your belongings are secured this New Year

By |2024-01-04T14:24:00+00:00January 4th, 2024|News, Protection|

Whether you're a homeowner or renting, if someone in your household has received a high-value gift for Christmas, don't forget to ensure your belongings are covered with your home insurance policy. Here's a brief guide to help you navigate the ins and outs of safeguarding your high-value items: Review your home insurance policy Start [...]

4 reasons why January is a good time to buy life insurance

By |2024-01-04T14:22:11+00:00January 4th, 2024|News, PMI, Protection|

January is a month of possibilities, and one of the best gifts you can give yourself and your loved ones is the security of life insurance. Here's why January is the perfect time to make this important decision. Age is on your side: The clock is ticking, and you'll never be younger than you [...]

Financial New Years’ Resolutions

By |2024-01-04T14:20:28+00:00January 4th, 2024|Mortgages, News|

2023 undoubtedly wreaked havoc with many of our finances with the cost-of-living expenses rising and interest rates causing uncertainty in the mortgage market. So, with a New Year now underway, it isn’t too late to set our New Years’ resolutions for your finances to help combat the ongoing cost increases. Check out our handy [...]

Fraudsters on Facebook Marketplace

By |2023-11-30T12:36:59+00:00November 30th, 2023|News|

According to Lloyds Banking Group fraud insights data, there has been a 75% increase in people getting scammed when shopping for things like cars, tickets and clothes on Facebook Marketplace.* So if you’re heading online to buy or sell gifts this month, here are some things to look out for: Trust your instincts: If [...]

Consider international health insurance for your travels or relocation abroad

By |2023-11-30T12:36:09+00:00November 30th, 2023|News, PMI|

Protecting your health abroad might be important to you if you travel a lot, as it provides reassurance that you can receive medical treatment when it’s needed. Falling ill in a different country can be stressful, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the local healthcare system. Without private medical insurance cover, you may also be [...]

Is it time to review your protection policies?

By |2023-11-30T12:33:37+00:00November 30th, 2023|News, Protection|

Recently we have been seeing all sorts of local news pieces on crowding funding appeals to help families who have fallen into financial difficulty, a lot of times due to a change in circumstances, illness or death. The current percentage of UK adults that a hold a protection product are: 29% for life insurance* [...]

Debt consolidation following Christmas spending

By |2023-11-30T12:32:12+00:00November 30th, 2023|News|

Many of us will have made a big dent in our Christmas shopping to do list, but at what expense? Budgets this year are significantly tighter, and many will have turned to borrowing via credit cards, store credit and loans to afford a Christmas like those enjoyed previously.  But what if the debts are [...]

NHS GP waiting times: What does that mean for you?

By |2023-11-07T11:19:59+00:00November 7th, 2023|News, PMI|

Winter viruses and seasonal flu’s, slips and falls, staff shortages are all major reasons why the NHS is under pressure heading into the Christmas period. Despite the NHS making huge strides to reduce patient waiting lists and emergency cover being provided along with some basic staffing on wards, the NHS has advised that work [...]

At last, a glimmer of hope for prospective homebuyers?

By |2023-11-07T11:13:32+00:00November 7th, 2023|Mortgages, News|

Recently the headlines have been dominated by rising mortgage rates, which has made it quite overwhelming for many people managing their monthly mortgage payments, along with the ongoing cost of living crisis. Nevertheless, there's some positive news on the horizon. Over the past few weeks, several major UK lenders have announced rate reductions, offering [...]

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