Separation & Financial Planning

Considering buying your own property after a separation? Here’s some useful articles on how to get prepared and how to plan for a secure future.

The pros and cons of downsizing

The pros and cons of downsizing

Are you considering moving to a smaller property to help fund your retirement? Here’s what you need to know. Downsizing is the term used to describe moving to a smaller property than your current one. It can be a great option in later life to free up your money and...

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Halifax reduces maximum working age for some older borrowers

Halifax reduces maximum working age for some older borrowers

You may have heard about Halifax reducing the maximum working age for some mortgage applications, which could affect older borrowers. Read more… Earlier this week, Halifax announced that it would reduce its maximum working age for a mortgage from 75 to 70 for some...

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Divorce rates go up in January

Divorce rates go up in January

January has been dubbed ‘Divorce Month’, and older people, in particular, are not settling with their long-term partners if they’re unhappy. Divorce applications in the UK recently reached their highest level in a decade. The no fault divorce law came into force in...

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What happens to your home if you split from your partner?

What happens to your home if you split from your partner?

Have you and your partner recently decided to separate? If change is on the cards and you want to know what will happen to your property, seeking financial advice is crucial. Over the last three months, we’ve all had more time at home and we’ve also had an opportunity...

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