Mortgages could cause household woes

As homeowners, it’s crucial to be prepared for the possibility of an increase in mortgage interest rates. Such increases can impact monthly repayments and overall financial stability. This article will explore five effective strategies to help homeowners navigate potential rate hikes and hence ensure they are equipped to handle higher mortgage costs. Reviewing current mortgage […]

Should I remortgage when my fixed rate ends?

The short answer? Yes. If you don’t remortgage at the end of your term, you will be automatically transferred to your lender’s standard variable rate, which tends to be higher than the rates on most other mortgage options. So if you’re coming to the end of your fixed rate mortgage deal, it’s worth shopping around […]

Life after your Fixed Rate mortgage

Life after your Fixed Rate mortgage. What happens when your mortgage deal expires? If the end of your fixed rate mortgage is on the horizon (even if it’s months away), then it’s a good idea to start looking at your options today. If you haven’t got a new deal in place when your fixed rate […]

What Happens To Your Estate If You Die Without Making A Will

You may have seen daytime TV shows involving “heir hunters”.  These people aim to track down the heirs of people who’ve died intestate.  They then help them to claim their inheritance (for a fee). In the real world, intestacy isn’t usually so exciting.  In fact, it can be very frustrating for the people left behind.  […]

The Governments Vision For The Housing Sector

Assuming the UK sticks to its standard election pattern, the current parliament is almost halfway through its term.  This means politicians across the board will be starting to gear up to contest their seats.  The governments current raft of housing-related proposals looks like an opening salvo in the Conservative’s electoral campaign.  Here is a brief […]

Inheritance Tax

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Income Drawdown

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Pensions and Divorce

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”10px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”] Dividing property during a divorce can be a complicated process.  The more assets a couple has, the more complicated it can become.  At present, the two highest-value assets the […]

How Personal Pensions Work

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”] The basic idea behind personal pensions is fairly simple.  You pay in money throughout your working life.  This is invested by your pension provider (or by you directly in […]

Pension for Directors

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Company directors do not necessarily make all, or even most, of their income through a regular salary in the same way that many employees do.  Their remuneration […]