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.

Five good reasons to make a Will

Five good reasons to make a Will

Many people believe that you only need to make a Will if you have a significant amount of money, property or other assets. But everyone should make a Will, regardless of age or financial status. Here’s why… Approximately 56% of UK adults do not have a Will, according...

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Getting a mortgage and paying it off when you’re older

Getting a mortgage and paying it off when you’re older

If you’re looking to take out a mortgage in your 50s or beyond, there are likely to be options, but it’s essential to have a long-term repayment strategy. If you think it might be difficult – or impossible – to get a mortgage if you’re close to retirement age, it’s...

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Significant rise in 35-year term mortgages

Significant rise in 35-year term mortgages

An increasing number of borrowers will be repaying their mortgage into their 70s, research has revealed. There has been a significant rise in the number of people taking out mortgages with terms of 35 years or more, according to data from Quilter. It found that within...

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Why you and your partner must talk about money

Why you and your partner must talk about money

Moving in with your partner? Having a conversation about finances early on could save considerable stress and conflict in the future and may even protect you financially. Here’s how to get the ball rolling… You’ve met the partner of your dreams and have been dating...

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