Protection insurance – the world is changing
The world is changing rapidly in a way that nobody could ever have expected, meaning your personal and financial circumstances are likely to have changed. It is important to regularly review all aspects of your finances and that includes reviewing your protection insurance, to make sure your policy provides adequate cover for your changing needs. […]
Exchanging contracts? Get buildings insurance first
Purchasing a property can be a busy, stressful time and it can seem like there are a million things to remember. Some things however, are more important to remember than others. For example, getting the right buildings insurance in place at the right time. Many people believe that they only need to take out buildings insurance once […]
Savings rates halved during coronavirus
Written by: Emma Lunn – YourMoney.com… Average savings rates are at their lowest point since its electronic records began in 2007, according to Moneyfacts. Since the start of March, the impact of the coronavirus and subsequent base rate cuts have seen average returns on savings accounts plummet. Moneyfacts’ latest UK Savings Trends Treasury Report found that average […]
Self-employed can claim second SEISS grant
Written by: Emma Lunn – YourMoney.com… Millions of self-employed workers whose livelihoods have been affected by coronavirus can claim a second payment of up to £6,570 from 17th August 2020. The second stage of Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) is now open for applications. More than 2.7 million people benefited from the first stage of the SEISS, […]
Post-lockdown “mini housing boom”
Written by: Emma Lunn – YourMoney.com… Pent-up demand from the coronavirus lockdown and a desire to leave London meant that Brits bought and sold a record number of homes between mid-July and early August, bucking the usual summer slowdown, according to Rightmove. In addition, homebuyers have been keen to take advantage of the stamp duty holiday announced by […]