What to do with your family this Christmas
Now you can take a break from your contract and enjoy some much needed time with your loved ones, entertain yourself and your family with these fun Christmas activities.
Tips for making an offer on a house
When it comes to making an offer on a house, where do you start? We’ve compiled a few handy tips and tricks to help you secure your dream home.
When to review the protection you have in...
We review our car and home insurance regularly, so why not other insurance and protection policies we have? It’s wise to review the protection you have in place every year or two, in case your circumstances have changed and you need more cover or could make savings.
The best property search sites and how to...
When it comes to finding your dream home, it can be difficult to know where to start. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to the best property search sites and how to use them.
When to review your Mortgage
For most of us, our mortgage payment is our biggest monthly outgoing. Because of that, it’s important to regularly review your mortgage and see if you could be making a saving by switching to a different lender or rate. Here’s when’s best to review your mortgage.
The important questions to ask when House Hunting
When it comes to house hunting, especially if it’s for your first home, it can be tricky to know how to go about it. That’s why we’ve put together this list of the important questions to ask when house hunting - so you can rest assured that you’re getting the full picture and be confident in making an offer.
The importance of protecting yourself with IR35 being...
With the changes to IR35 in the private sector taking place in April 2020, it could mean that Contractors will be faced with paying the same tax contributions as regular employees without the benefits of pensions, sick pay and holiday pay. This article breaks down how you can protect yourself against those challenges, whether you fall inside or outside of IR35.
The benefits of working with a mortgage and...
Finding the right mortgage or protection is not easy. Working with an expert adviser takes away the hassle. Other benefits include saving time and money while feeling confident that you're getting the best mortgage or protection deal for you and your circumstances.
What does the autumn budget mean for first...
In the autumn budget it was announced that a new help to buy equity loan scheme will be launching in April 2021. They also announced that first time buyers of shared ownership homes in England and Northern Ireland won’t have to pay any stamp duty on the first £300,00 of any home that costs up to £500,000!
IR35 in light of the autumn budget
The Autumn 2018 budget was well anticipated by Contractors looking to learn about how and when IR35 would be rolled out to the private sector. In this article, we've broken down what happened in the budget and how it implicates Contractors navigating IR35 going forward.
Remortgaging explained
To put it simply, remortgaging is the process of switching onto a new mortgage deal, whether it be with the same provider or a different lender. In doing so you could save money in the long run and request to borrow more for home improvements.
The importance of reviewing your mortgage offer
Securing your first mortgage is a big milestone in life! But there are a few things to double check before signing the dotted line. This article provides you with a checklist of things to be aware off before making your final decision.