Our latest Issue of “Mortgage & Protection News”

Caz Blake-Symes • April 12, 2018

Issue 3 packed full of interesting facts to make sure you are getting the best advice.

Welcome to Issue 3 of our latest newsletter. Please click on the image or link to view or download your FREE copy.

Hot topics in this edition include


  • Consider the implications of possible interest rate rises in the Bank of England Base Rate.
  • After a long period of very low rates on mortgage deals, it seems that there is already a slight increase on some products.
  • Many of the current deals are still at a better rate than they were three years ago.
  • A record number of homeowners who remortgaged this January - the highest monthly figure since November 2008!
  • How important it is to come to us for professional advice to help navigate you through the massive array of lenders, product choices, affordability criteria.
  • The peace of mind brought about by having suitable protection cover in place, should the unexpected occur.
  • We look at how Income Protection could deliver a regular income stream should you be off work for a long period due to illness or injury.
  • Positive developments working in favour of First-Time Buyers, it’s probably no surprise that the number of first-time buyers in 2017 was the highest figure since 2006!

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