Getting onto the property ladder has always been a challenge, but perhaps even more so at the moment. A report has found that it is currently the most expensive time to be a first-time buyer (FTB) in over 70 years¹. 

Managing monthly payments

Higher mortgage repayments are a particular barrier to …

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The first few months of 2024 showed some promise for a housing market which is stabilising following a challenging period for buyers and sellers alike. So, with spring well under way, how is the property market faring at the moment?

Boost in buyers

Prospective buyers are continuing to return to th…

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Is it time to review your life insurance policy? We understand that it might not be easy to revisit this area, but just because you purchased cover once, it doesn’t mean you no longer have to think about it.

Life insurance is calculated depending on each person’s circumstances and how much protecti…

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With all the economic uncertainty, we understand that it might feel tempting to cut costs where you can by cancelling protection. But it’s more important than ever to have the appropriate cover now so you don’t pay a bigger price further down the line.   

More are cancelling their cover

Researc…

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Having barely shifted since last autumn, many analysts expect that interest rates may start edging down. What will that mean for mortgage borrowers and anyone looking to remortgage?

Time for a fall?

Most analysts agree that interest rates have peaked but there is less consensus on exactly when …

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