The insurance gaps that could cost you this summer

2026-04-27T14:24:11+00:00April 27th, 2026|Accident, sickness and unemployment insurance, Buildings & contents insurance, Critical illness cover, Financial Tips, General tips, Income protection, Insurance, Life insurance|

Why It’s Time to Review Your Protection Policies We’ve rounded up our insights on the top reasons to update your critical illness cover, income protection, and life insurance policies. Don’t forget, we are here every step of the way. Let's dive in! Critical Illness Cover This pays a tax-free lump sum [...]

Is your Home Insurance ready for summer?

2026-04-27T14:24:34+00:00April 27th, 2026|Buildings & contents insurance, Financial Tips, General tips, Insurance|

Get Summer-Ready: Home Insurance Considerations Ok, we might be using Summer as a bit of an excuse to get you organised, because really, all of these policy extras are very important throughout the year. However, if you are like us, Summer is a great motivator to get everything sorted so you can sit [...]

Could your home fund your dream garden this summer?

2026-04-27T14:25:00+00:00April 27th, 2026|Family finances, Financial Tips, General tips, Lifetime (equity release), Mortgage|

Can You Use Later Life Lending To Turn Your Garden Into A Summer Oasis? Summer is just around the corner, and we are looking forward to Pimm’s in the garden. A couple of clients have asked us if they can use Later Life Lending to spruce up their alfresco dining this Summer… It’s [...]

Looking for a mortgage? Read this first.

2026-04-27T14:54:50+00:00April 27th, 2026|Family finances, Financial Tips, First time buyer, Further advance, General tips, Mortgage, Product transfer, Remortgage|

The UK Mortgage Market: A Summer 2026 Update After some turbulent years, the UK mortgage market is showing signs of maturity and resilience. For borrowers who plan, there are genuine opportunities. As your trusted broker, we are here to help every step of the way. We’ve researched and spoken to industry professionals to [...]

Divorcing later in life? Here’s what you need to know, and how we can help

2026-03-27T16:47:22+00:00March 20th, 2026|Family finances, Financial Tips, First time buyer, Further advance, General tips, Mortgage, Product transfer, Remortgage|

A note from your financial adviser   First, I just want to say, if you're going through this, I'm sorry. Divorce at any age is hard. But when it happens later in life, it comes with a particular kind of weight. You've built something together over decades, and now you're facing the task [...]

Remember these top tips when getting private medical Insurance

2026-03-20T16:05:39+00:00March 20th, 2026|Financial Tips, General tips, Insurance, Private medical insurance|

Are you looking at a private medical insurance policy? We’d love to help you streamline the process. We have access to the best deals, and we can often save you money by knowing where to look. Importantly, they will suit you personally. Not just a generic policy off the web. Let’s dive into [...]

Did you know you can use later life lending to stay in your home?

2026-03-27T16:46:34+00:00March 20th, 2026|Financial Tips, General tips, Lifetime (equity release), Mortgage|

As a later life lending broker, one of the most meaningful conversations I have with clients isn't about mortgage rates or equity release products—it's about what comes next. Specifically, how to plan ahead so that if care is ever needed, families aren't scrambling to find answers at a stressful time. The reality is [...]

Think you don’t need critical illness cover? Read this first

2026-03-20T15:53:20+00:00March 20th, 2026|Critical illness cover, Financial Tips, General tips, Income protection, Insurance|

Let me be straight with you. Nobody wants to think about getting seriously ill. I don't. You don't. It's the kind of conversation we'd all rather skip over—until life forces the issue. But here's the thing: I’ve known clients who've had a cancer diagnosis, a stroke, a heart attack. Real people with mortgages, [...]

Protecting your empty property: What you need to know

2026-03-27T16:45:50+00:00March 20th, 2026|Buildings & contents insurance, Family finances, Financial Tips, General tips, Insurance|

Do you own a house sitting empty? Whether it's awaiting sale, between tenants, undergoing renovation, or simply sitting vacant during probate… this is something we should talk about. Unoccupied properties are one of the fastest-growing areas of risk we're seeing right now. Many owners don't realise they may already have a gap in [...]

You or your children buying your first home? Let’s answer your mortgage questions

2026-03-23T15:20:49+00:00March 20th, 2026|Family finances, Financial Tips, First time buyer, Further advance, General tips, Mortgage, Product transfer, Remortgage|

Your mortgage questions answered: A friendly guide from your mortgage broker — in plain English. How much can I realistically borrow? Lenders typically offer 4–4.5x your annual income, but it's more nuanced than that. They'll look at your outgoings, debts, credit history, and income type. I'll do a thorough affordability assessment, [...]