Calls for Stamp Duty reform are continuing to grow as first-time buyers face rising purchase costs.

Research suggests first-time buyers have paid an extra £307m in Stamp Duty since the tax-free threshold changed in April 2025. On average, buyers have reportedly paid £4,618 more to complete a purcha…

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Younger adults are increasingly taking out life insurance and critical illness cover, according to recent research.

Encouragingly, there is growing demand for stand-alone critical illness cover and joint policies among younger buyers, with more under-35s putting protection in place at an earlier st…

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Going through a divorce can be a very challenging time for you and your family; on top of the emotional stress of separation, there are many practical logistics for you to deal with. Amidst all this, it can be easy to forget about life insurance, but your policy won’t change automatically when you d…

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For many people, buying a home is one of the biggest financial commitments that they will make. But house hunting is not just about getting the price right; you also need to be confident that the property and location is right for you and your lifestyle. Here are some factors to consider when making…

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A survey has found that many homeowners don’t review their protection cover when remortgaging.

Only 18.6% of respondents said they properly reviewed their protection when they remortgaged, while 64% did a cursory check and 17% did not review their cover at all. This suggests that many UK homeowners…

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