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Base rate rise: How will you be affected?

The Bank of England recently announced an increase to its base rate from 0.1% to 0.25%. This will inevitably have an affect on everyone in the country. With further increases…

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First time buyers: what are the options?

2021 has seen some welcome good news in the first-time buyer market, with mortgage affordability for people buying their first home improving by 20% since the turn of the year…

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What are the chances?

You don’t need protection, do you? You’re still young, you’ve never had any drastic health concerns and you don’t even smoke – why would you bother putting money aside each…

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Understanding General Insurance

With normality resuming and furlough coming to an end, many people are returning to their pre-covid lifestyles. Throwing caution to the wind, however, is never normally the best option –…

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Shared Ownership: what do you need to know?

There are many government schemes designed to make buying a home more accessible for people who would otherwise struggle to generate a deposit. There are plenty of options to suit…

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How you can save energy at home

Now that summer is officially over and the cold winter months draw ever closer, there’s no doubt energy bills will be on the minds of many. To put your worries…

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Re-mortgaging and home offices: does flexible working mean flexible living?

Over 50% of British homeowners are looking to renovate in 2021. With home offices skyrocketing in popularity due to the pandemic and an increase in flexible working – we take…

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Gifted deposits: how do they work?

So, you’re looking to buy your first property. You’ve been renting for a few years now and you haven’t been able to put enough money aside for a deposit. You’re…

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Critical illness cover vs income protection: do you need both?

Critical illness cover and income protection are often confused, with many people assuming if they have one, they don’t need the other. However, these policies and the cover they provide…

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