Today’s Blog

I am delighted that some lenders will lend to borrowers who have not received indefinite leave to remain in the UK. With such an international labour force in London there is a huge amount of demand for mortgage borrowing from non UK and non EU nationals. With the...

Today’s Blog

I am delighted to read that the Safe Homes Income Plans (SHIPs) may open its membership and become a trade bodies for all of those who are interested in the Equity Release industry....

The Chinese Economy

I am a sceptic on the Chinese economy. I think there is a lot of hidden bad debt and the Government could not tolerate a low or even negative growth rate as demonstrated in this article http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18068430 If Governor Romney wins the US...

Today’s Blog

If you have a significant equities portfolio you might think about splitting the funds in two so you get the benefits of two stock brokers’ advice. You can also compare prices and squeeze more value out of your existing stock brokers. Especially if you also have an...

Today’s Blog

I am of the opinion that given the amount we pay into the State in taxes that Long Term Care should be largely funded from the welfare state. Looking after the venerable elderly who have paid into the system should be taken up as a matter of honour for the political...