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28 March, 2025

Homeowners in the UK may have noticed that their home insurance premiums have significantly increase

Regional differences Some regions have been harder hit than others, with Londoners experiencing the biggest hike in their home insurance premiums**. For homeowners in the capital, the average home in

26 March, 2025

From 1 April, fewer than 1 in 10 homes will be Stamp Duty free for buyers*.

Stamp Duty thresholds are reverting to previous levels in April, so buyers will soon pay more tax on their house purchases. First-time buyers (FTBs) currently do not pay Stamp Duty on homes up to £42

24 March, 2025

Are you considering making mortgage overpayments? Here’s what to consider.

If you can afford it, there are many advantages to overpaying your mortgage, such as: Becoming a step closer to being mortgage-free Reducing the amount of interest you owe Lowering your loan-to-value

21 March, 2025

Two-thirds (64%) of self employed and hourly contracted employees, who don’t have life cover are w

A quarter of this demographic, said that they could not afford life insurance. When asked what worried them most about being unprotected, 16% expressed concern that their loved ones would not be able

19 March, 2025

Last October, mortgage approvals exceeded expectations and reached the highest level since August 20

Liz Truss’ ‘mini budget’ in September 2022 caused mortgage approvals to plummet. Since then, the housing and mortgage markets have been slowly recovering, with the Bank of England tentatively re

17 March, 2025

Life insurance provides vital protection but as your circumstances change, so too should your cover.

Marriage Getting married often means having joint financial commitments with your spouse. You might need a higher level of cover to ensure that your partner will be supported if you are no longer arou

14 March, 2025

Getting life insurance is a way to prepare for the worst and to protect what matters most to you.

Workers in the UK are facing a ‘life insurance equality gap’, according to research1. The life insurer’s survey reveals just 50% of salaried workers have taken out life insurance, while just 33%

12 March, 2025

A new survey from the Environment Agency suggests one in four properties in England are in areas at

The Environment Agency surveyed 25 million homes in England to assess their flood risk. It believes 4.6 million properties are in danger of flooding from surface water, an increase of 43% from its pre

10 March, 2025

UK mortgage rates in the spotlight as economic factors suggest rates could rise again.

Hopes that the Bank of England would significantly lower interest rates in 2025, leading to cheaper mortgages, now seem less likely, thanks to global bond market sell-offs and Labour’s Budget leadin

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