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What to do if you’re dealing with debt   If you are in debt, or have a family member who is, it can be the loneliest place to be and no matter how resilient you are, eventually it will wear you down. However, there are strategies you can adopt to alleviate the situation and get…

How to Save Money When Buying a Home Buying a home is one of the most significant purchases you’ll ever make. While it’s exciting to imagine your new space, it’s crucial to keep your finances in check. Here are some fun and practical ways to save money during your home-buying journey. Know Your Budget and…

Add Value to Your Garden This Spring Gardens have long been desirable and known to add value to property, and with the increase in hybrid working in recent years, the desire for outdoor space can make for a key area that can add both value and appeal to your home. If your property has a…

Lower National Insurance Payments, But Beware Creeping Tax Increases Early April saw the Government’s 2% reduction in National Insurance on wages take effect, which represents a welcome bonus for many, however we look ahead to a potential risk of tax increases further down the line. The National Insurance (NI) rate has fallen from 10% to…

Spring Clean Your Finances Last month welcomed the new Tax Year, that started back on 6th April. We look at a number of checks you can make to ensure your finances are given the ‘spring clean’ for the year ahead. Tax codes New tax codes for the financial year ahead came into force on 6th…

Spring Sales: Get Your Home to Market With days getting longer, and a certain something in the air – Springtime has been proven to be the best time to sell a home. We look at a few quick tips on how to seize the moment and get your home ready for sale. Why is Spring…

Home Extensions: Where To Start? If you and your family are thinking of needing extra space – the natural thought can be to simply search for a new property. However, with the turbulent housing market and rising cost of mortgages – one answer might be right under your feet. Adding Value to Your Home Not…

Let us help you navigate this crazy mortgage world With the news this month that average mortgage rates have now reached their highest level in 15 years – 6.66%1, and that over a million people are facing a hike of £500 a month in their mortgage repayments by 20262, it highlights the importance of seeking…

Key features sought by prospective house buyers If you are thinking of selling your home, we’ve put together a list of some of the top features that buyers are likely to be looking for in an ideal world: Garages for extra storage space Storage space is always at a premium, so it’s no surprise that…

The costs of moving home The idea of moving home can be very exciting, but in today’s economic climate, it pays to keep an eye on just how much it costs. According to research[1][2], the average cost of moving home in the UK can be between £12,000-£14,000, when you factor in the wide range of…