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31 January, 2024

Research* has shown that online searches for the phrase ‘when will mortgage rates drop?’ surged

Hopes that rates have peaked heightened in September. After 14 consecutive meetings where rates were increased, good news came when the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee voted to retain Ba

22 January, 2024

A recent survey* has found that, despite the pressures on the property market, nearly a third of buy

44% of those with hopes to buy are portfolio landlords who already own at least 11 properties. When asked about their motivation, just over a third said they were driven by the fall in UK house prices

18 January, 2024

It’s no secret that higher interest rates have caused mortgage repayments to increase significantl

Many favour equity release These higher payments mean homeowners are more likely to turn to equity release in later life – especially if they also have a depleted pension pot. Lifetime mortgages a

15 January, 2024

On 22 November, Jeremy Hunt outlined 110 growth measures which he said would boost business investme

Kicking off his announcement with the latest economic projections from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), inflation is predicted to reduce to 2.8% next year, before reaching the government’

8 January, 2024

It is no secret that the UK’s weather can be unpredictable and, at times, unpleasant. And with cli

Storms ahead After three gales in February 2022, UK households made 170,000 insurance claims*, with insurance firms paying out £473m to support affected homes, highlighting the disruption that weat

19 December, 2023

Life insurance can be a crucial safety net for people at all life stages, but fewer than four in ten

Come what may Thinking about the world you’ll leave behind can be an uncomfortable topic. But it is worth it to know that your loved ones will be well looked after once you are no longer around. &nb

11 December, 2023

Accidental damage and escape of water are the most common home insurance claims*.

While we often think of threats like theft or fire, this research reveals that more home insurance claims result from clumsiness than malice. Of 76,518 claims made last year, accidental loss or damage

27 November, 2023

A new study* has highlighted that almost two thirds (64%) of mortgage applicants in the UK have stru

With product withdrawals, altering rates and a fast-moving market, there’s no wonder this backdrop, prompted by the ‘mini-Budget’ last Autumn, has caused high levels of stress for mortgage appli

21 November, 2023

It’s no secret that many mortgage holders have had a tough year. Soaring interest rates, on top of

Repossession is a last resort If you’re worried about your mortgage payments, lenders can help with a payment plan to get you back on your feet. In the first three months of this year, only 750 ho

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