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Navigating Expat mortgages: An insider’s guide to buying property from abroad
The modern professional landscape is increasingly global and while many British workers are finding themselves building careers across continents, the desire to maintain a connection
Reaction to the Spring Statement 2025
UK Spring Statement 2025: Cautious optimism amid global uncertainty Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, used the Spring Statement on Wednesday 26 March to set
Lifetime mortgages: Modern financial solutions for later life
In the world of later life finance, things have changed dramatically over recent years. Gone are the days of restrictive equity release products that once
Bank of England votes to hold the base rate at 4.5 per cent in March 2025
The Bank of England have today voted to hold the base rate at 4.5%. As widely expected, the Monetary Policy Committee voted to hold interest
Making Inheritance Tax work for you: How Life Insurance can help
“For high-net-worth individuals, inheritance tax planning is a crucial aspect of wealth management,” says Rob May, director of life and inheritance tax at SPF. “If
The reality behind Grand Designs: Financing a self-build project
If you have the ambition to build your dream home, there’s a lot to consider. While popular TV shows like Grand Designs showcase impressive self-build
First-time buyers: Act fast or wait?
Taking your first step on the property ladder is a big deal, and it’s most likely the largest expense you’ve faced so far. But while
Insurance coverage for flood damage in London: What you need to know
“Across December 2024 and January 2025 there has been a number of headlines relating to storms. The damage this can cause to property is a
Bank of England votes to cut the base rate to 4.5 per cent in February 2025
The Bank of England has today decided to cut the base rate to 4.5%. Commenting on the Bank’s decision, Mark Harris, chief executive of mortgage