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Investing in your child’s education is a top priority for many parents, but life’s unpredictability such as unexpected illness or injury could make it challenging to keep up with financial commitments such as school fees.
At first glance, things like coffee and chocolate might not seem to have much to do with mortgages. But as you might have noticed, both have become noticeably more expensive in recent months.
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to overlook the importance of protecting our financial security both for now and in the future.
When it comes to planning for retirement, making sure your pension contributions are on-track is important. But life can throw curveballs like illness or injury which could make it tough to keep up with contributions.
The mortgage market is shifting. Following several cuts to the Bank of England base rate – including a 0.25% cut to 4% in August – tracker mortgages are once again on the radar for borrowers remortgaging in 2025. These rate moves make trackers more appealing, but how do they stack up against other options?
Buying a new home is a huge milestone and securing a mortgage can be stressful enough on its own. Life can also get in the way, throwing you curveballs and new challenges to overcome.
For many homeowners who locked into deals during the interest rate peak of 2022 and 2023, the next remortgage may finally bring some relief. If rates have dropped since you fixed, you could find your monthly mortgage payments going down.
When your mortgage deal comes to an end, it’s natural to wonder what’s next. Should you stick with your current lender and switch to a new deal—or explore what other providers have to offer? Understanding the difference between a product transfer and a remortgage is...
We break down seven common costs associated with buying a home.
When your fixed rate ends, remortgaging is not only a chance to potentially secure a better deal, but it can also be an opportunity to borrow additional funds.