by Brian Downton | J, Aug, 2024 | blog, general
Fraudsters use a variety of approaches to convince you to part with your money. Here are 8 financial scams you should be aware of. 1. Impersonation fraud Scammers often pretend to be a familiar organisation like your bank, a utility provider or HMRC. They might inform...
by Brian Downton | J, Aug, 2024 | blog, wealth-management
Seeking advice on how to look after your money may not be as fun as the immediate thrill of spending it, but it could be a rewarding decision in the long run. Investing can be a daunting task, especially if you’re not sure where to start, that’s where advice can...
by Brian Downton | J, Jul, 2024 | blog, mortgages
Getting a mortgage in your 50s and beyond used to be a challenge, but things have changed! Nowadays, mortgage lenders are more willing to help older applicants buy homes or refinance. So, if you’re thinking about getting a mortgage later in life, here’s...
by Brian Downton | J, Jul, 2024 | blog, Pensions
Retirement can often seem a long way off – but the choices you make before you stop working can have an enormous impact on the kind of life you enjoy when you finally call time on the nine to five. Our trusted and highly-skilled team of advisers are on hand to give...
by Brian Downton | J, Jul, 2024 | blog, protection
Here’s how financial protection can offer security for parents Serious illness can place immense stress on our families. The cost of caring for an unwell child, worry over access to essential services, and the emotional toll of serious illness are all things...
by Brian Downton | J, Jul, 2024 | blog, wealth-management
Every year brings new possibilities – and at the start of the 2024/25 tax year, it’s time to maximise your financial options and opportunities. If you’re an investor or saver then there are plenty of tax perks you can take advantage of. But the clock is ticking before...
by Brian Downton | J, Jun, 2024 | blog, mortgages
The cost-of-living crisis and inflationary pressures has put pressure on people’s finances and made it harder for people to get on the housing ladder due to affordability constraints and more people having a less than perfect credit history. How important is your...
by Brian Downton | J, Jun, 2024 | World News
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak surprised everybody on 22 May – including many in his party – with his announcement of a general election on Thursday 4 July. At the start of 2024, Rishi Sunak said that his “working assumption” was that the general election would be held...
