How To Get Started With Sustainable Investing
MORE and more investors are thinking and acting sustainably – we see it as a positive approach to your ethical investment strategy so it’s important to know how to get started with sustainable investing. It’s about making choices with your investments according to your beliefs and moral position on a wide range of issues. It […]
Why is sustainable investing important?
THERE’S one thing we all have in common – we all share the one planet and we all have a responsibility to look after the place we call home. It’s not just about individuals taking action around the home, albeit greening your home is a responsible thing to do, it’s about Governments doing the right […]
Greening Finance – The Government’s Roadmap
THERE is no one set definition for ‘greening finance’. But, when the Government launched its Green Finance Strategy on July 2, 2019, it stated that ‘greening finance’ meant ‘ensuring current future and financial risks and opportunities from climate and environmental factors are integrated into mainstream financial decision making and that markets for green financial products […]
Is Equity Release The Right Thing To Do?
IS Equity Release the right thing to do? When you’re considering Equity Release, it’s vital you are getting the best advice and the best service possible. This is a big decision so taking advice from one of our independent mortgage brokers is really important. Before applying, whether that’s for a lifetime mortgage, or a home […]
What are the alternatives to Equity Release Mortgages?
A COMMON question is what are the alternatives to Equity Release Mortgages. Equity Release mortgages may not be for everyone and there are alternative solutions for you to consider. These also may not suit you but your independent broker will go through your circumstances and advise you on the best solution. A report released in 2021 […]
Equity Release mortgages or Remortgaging?
EQUITY Release and remortgaging is a complex subject and you should always take specialist advice and whether you proceed or not should be based upon a full understanding of risks and rewards. This is where we come in. We are here so you can understand both so you can make an informed decision. An Equity […]
Why should I invest and why should I take independent advice from a trusted adviser?
WHY should I invest and why should I choose to engage with an independent financial adviser? Well, there are so many things to take into consideration when you start thinking about investing your money. The thing to understand from the outset is that all investment carries risk. Investments can fall in value and you may get […]
Why is it important to take advice from independent financial advisers?
THERE are so many things to take into consideration when you start thinking about investing your money. The thing to understand from the outset is that all investment carries risk. Investments can fall in value and you may get less back than you invested in the first instance. Again, you’ll recognise at this point why […]
Do I need To Have A Lot of Money Before I Can Start Investing?
DO I need to have a lot of money before I can start investing? This is a question which a lot of people ask. The simple answer is, you do not need to have a lot of money to start investing but there are certain things you need to consider before you begin. Firstly, don’t […]
What can I invest In? Our investments specialists will advise you
WHAT can I invest in? It’s a big question because there are a lot of answers, but, no matter what you invest in, you are taking a risk whether that’s shares, bonds, funds, property or sustainable projects and so on. It’s a big subject, and, when it comes to taking a risk, it’s a good […]
Why investments carry risk and what you can do to deal with those risks
IF you are at the point where you have decided to invest your money you should have determined, at this point, your why. Why are you choosing to invest – what is your investment goal? The one thing you also need to comprehend from the outset is your personal attitude to risk. You may be […]
Understand your ‘why’ as you make your 2022 New Year’s financial resolutions
HAVE you made your New Year’s financial resolutions and do you understand your ‘why’? A friend and I decided after a ‘few’ drinks to do seven marathons over a short period of time to raise money for charities. One of the greatest pieces of advice came from the sports psychologist at the London Olympics at […]