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In recent years, fixed-rate mortgages have been overwhelmingly popular with borrowers. Indeed, the Office for National Statistics reports that 86% of UK mortgages are being repaid on fixed rates of

If your fixed-rate mortgage deal is ending shortly, you’re not alone. Figures reported by the Guardian show that more than 2.4 million fixed-rate homeowner deals are set to expire between

Over the last couple of years, inflation and interest rates have never been far from the headlines. To tackle double-digit inflation, the Bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates

2023 has been one of the most challenging years the industry has faced. The fallout from the ill-dated Liz Truss mini-Budget, soaring interest rates, and ongoing wars in Europe and

Your home may be one of the largest assets you have. With property wealth often inaccessible, you may be considering using equity release to unlock some of the money tied

Buying a property is likely to be the biggest financial commitment you make in your life, so you want to be sure that you’re getting the very best deal that

Keeping employees happy, healthy, and productive is one of the big challenges facing any business. However, a recent report from Sky News revealed that workplace absences have hit their highest

You recently read about how we have teamed up with The Children’s Book Project. The charity seeks to tackle book poverty and give every child the opportunity to own their

Getting onto the property ladder is more difficult now than at any time since the Victorian era. Data from Schroders reveals that house prices have risen from around four times

The Walt Disney Company is celebrating a huge milestone – its 100th anniversary. On 16 October 1923, brothers Walt and Roy Disney set up Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio to produce

According to UK Finance, there are 2.4 million residential mortgage deals coming to an end between mid-2023 and the end of 2024. If you’re one of these homeowners, or you’re

Last month, you read about whether mortgage rates in the UK might have peaked. As inflation continues to fall, the likelihood of the Bank of England (BoE) raising interest rates

The last couple of years has been a tough time for mortgage borrowers. Earlier this month, the Bank of England (BoE) increased the base rate for the 14th consecutive time,

In the past few months, mortgage rates have risen sharply. August saw the Bank of England (BoE) raise rates for a 14th consecutive time, with the base rate now standing

Ensuring your family is financially secure for the long term is a common goal. If it’s one of your priorities, intergenerational wealth planning could help you create a plan that

On 22 June, the Bank of England (BoE) raised the UK base interest rate by 0.5 percentage points to 5%. This represents the 13th consecutive time that the BoE have