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Consumers recognise the importance of advice
Data has found that most consumers prefer to seek professional advice before purchasing an insurance product. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of respondents said they would feel most comfortable taking out protection after consulting an adviser. When researching products, most people (59%) would use comparison sites, while 45% would visit the individual sites of insurance companies. The younger generations Interestingly, 25 to 34-year-olds were most likely to seek advice from an advi
Nov 9, 20251 min read


Buyers supported by government scheme
In July, the Labour government’s permanent Mortgage Guarantee Scheme became available, after the previous iteration supported over 56,000 mortgage completions. The old scheme, which ran from April 2021 to March 2025, was launched by Boris Johnson’s Conservative government. It helped 56,389 people to access mortgages with smaller deposits, with 3,180 completions in Q1 of this year. The scheme was open to first-time buyers (FTBs), movers and remortgagers, but the vast majority
Nov 9, 20251 min read


Is your mortgage deal coming to an end?
Over 760,000 borrowers will be considering their mortgage options as their fixed-rate deals come to an end this year.
Nov 9, 20251 min read


'Squeezed middle' suffer life insurance gap
New research has revealed that just 43% of people have enough life insurance, with the so-called ‘squeezed middle’, typically in their...
Jul 24, 20251 min read


Young homeowners vulnerable
A new study has found nearly a third of young UK mortgage holders have no protection cover, leaving them financially vulnerable if their...
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Rural prices outpace towns and cities
Rural house prices are still rising faster than those in towns and cities, according to Nationwide. While the pandemic-driven rush for...
Jul 24, 20251 min read


Mortgage debt squeeze tightens
The number of UK homeowners with more than £300,000 left to repay on their mortgage has nearly doubled in the past seven years,...
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Kids’ damage can hit your pocket
By the time your child turns 18, the damage they cause at home could cost you nearly £15,000, according to Checkatrade. It says parents...
Jul 24, 20251 min read


Homebuyers hit by unexpected costs
Nearly two-thirds of UK homebuyers faced unexpected costs in the past year, according to recent research. First-time buyers were hit...
Jul 24, 20251 min read


Half a million face mortgage rate spike
Almost half a million homeowners coming off five-year fixed rate mortgage deals taken out in 2020 could see a major spike in their...
Jul 24, 20251 min read


Annual house prices higher in May
House prices crept up again in May, with Nationwide reporting annual growth of 3.5%, slightly above April’s 3.4%. Prices also rose 0.5%...
Jul 24, 20251 min read


Check existing home insurance policies
Home insurance premiums are rising, due to construction costs and claims linked to extreme weather. According to recent data, the...
Jun 23, 20251 min read


Debunking common life insurance myths
Life insurance is perhaps one of the most misunderstood areas of personal finance which could be stopping people from getting the cover...
Jun 23, 20251 min read


Who gets to benefit after divorce?
One in ten divorcees have forgotten to remove their former partner as a beneficiary on their life insurance policy according to research...
Jun 23, 20251 min read


Two million are just one pay day from crisis
More than two million UK mortgage holders would be facing financial distress if their income suddenly stopped. That’s the key finding...
Jun 23, 20251 min read


Low-deposit mortgages hit 17-year high
According to Moneyfacts, the number of low-deposit mortgages available at 90% and 95% loan-to-value (LTV) has reached its highest level...
Jun 23, 20251 min read


England top for moving costs at £51k
The average cost of moving home in England is now £51,826, the highest in the UK, according to Yopa’s latest Housing Market Affordability...
Jun 23, 20251 min read


Stamp Duty hike drives up moving costs
The cost of moving home in England has jumped 10.9% over the past year, according to new research from estate agents Yopa. The average...
May 19, 20251 min read


Buying beats renting across Britain
Buying a home is now significantly cheaper than renting across most of Great Britain, according to research from property website Zoopla...
May 19, 20252 min read


Why life insurance makes sense at any age
Life insurance rarely feels like a priority in your twenties or early thirties, particularly if you don’t have children or a mortgage....
May 19, 20251 min read
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