As a mortgage broker, I spend a lot of time helping clients make sure their mortgage is affordable, but it’s also important to think about what could happen if life doesn’t go quite to plan. A recent report from MetLife UK highlights how quickly a child’s illness or injury can affect the whole household. [...]
Fraud is now the most commonly experienced crime in England and Wales, according to the Crown Prosecution Service, with millions of incidents reported each year. And as scammers turn to AI and increasingly convincing impersonation techniques, spotting a scam isn't always as easy as looking for a suspicious spelling mistake. The good news is [...]
Do you own a rental property? From 1 May, the new Renters’ Rights Act came into force, bringing major changes to how landlords manage tenancies and recover possession of their properties. One of the biggest changes is the removal of Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions, meaning landlords must rely on specific grounds when seeking possession. [...]
Every day in 2025, protection insurers paid out £21.5 million to families across the UK. Money that arrived at exactly the moment it was needed most: after a bereavement, a cancer diagnosis, or an injury that stopped someone earning. Across the year, that added up to £7.84 billion [1]. If you've ever wondered whether [...]
By now you'll have seen the news: Andy Burnham took office as Prime Minister on 20 July, becoming the UK's seventh PM in a decade. A change like this always brings a wave of questions from clients, so this month's newsletter is dedicated to cutting through the headlines and focusing on what actually affects [...]
We’ve rounded up our insights on the top reasons to update your critical illness cover, income protection, and life insurance policies. Don’t forget, we are here every step of the way. Let’s dive in! Critical Illness Cover This pays a tax-free lump sum if you're diagnosed with a specified serious illness (such as cancer, [...]
Let me be straight with you. Nobody wants to think about getting seriously ill. I don't. You don't. It's the kind of conversation we'd all rather skip over, until life forces the issue. But here's the thing: I’ve known clients who've had a cancer diagnosis, a stroke, a heart attack. Real people with mortgages, [...]
Do you own a house that is sitting empty? Whether it's awaiting sale, between tenants, undergoing renovation, or simply sitting vacant during probate… this is something we should talk about. Unoccupied properties are one of the fastest-growing areas of risk we're seeing right now. Many owners don't realise they may already have a gap [...]
Did you know that financial protection matters just as much as early detection of critical illness? It’s a shocking fact, but we see it all the time. We all know getting regular health checkups is important. A diagnosis like cancer or heart disease can turn your world upside down, but it doesn’t have to [...]
Life is unpredictable, and the thought of what would happen to your loved ones if you were no longer around can be a source of real anxiety. Recent research highlights just how widespread these worries are across the UK. The study found that a significant number of adults often think about the financial impact [...]
