5 tips for helping your children get on the property ladder in 2020
Aspiring homeowners often face a struggle to secure a deposit. It’s a challenge that may be affecting your children and grandchildren. But there are things you can do to help them get on the property ladder in 2020 and improve their financial security in the future. The good news is that research from Post Office
Estate rentcharges: The charge to look out for when buying freehold
The potential charges you could face when buying a leasehold property have been covered in the press. We all know that leaseholders are likely to face ground rent, as well as service and maintenance charges, that could rise rapidly. But you might overlook estate rentcharges when purchasing a freehold. When you purchase a leasehold property,
The value of financial advice
When we think about the value of financial advice, it can be hard to quantify it. After all, you often cannot be sure how your fortunes would have fared, or if your circumstances would be different if you had not worked with a financial adviser. However, research has shown that it does have real, tangible
Financial education: Passing your knowledge on to the next generation
When raising children, there are plenty of skills that need to be passed on but one that often gets overlooked is money management. Despite it being crucial for security throughout life, just 38% of schoolchildren learn about finances in school. You may view money management as something that children will pick up as they grow
Bank of England base rate: Why does it matter to you?
When it changes, the Bank of England base rate is something that’s featured heavily in the news. But why is it important and when does it matter to you? The base rate is the interest rate that the Bank of England sets, in turn, it affects the interest rates that banks, building societies and other
