by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
This is an interesting article http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17521020 I wonder what the comparison would be if they did include pension entitlements and healthcare benefits? There is a lot of resentment in the private sector about the generous public sector...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
I do not share the same pessimistic predictions for the UK mortgage market if Greece leaves the Euro as the people quoted in the following article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/brokers-fear-mortgage-rate-rise-in-greek-exit/1051939.article I think a...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
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...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
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...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
After reading this article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/hmrc-concern-at-low-take-up-of-pension-protection/1046260.article I am very concerned that the FSCS will be hit with many claims. The Government should be more flexible over this. If someone leads a...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
I was very pleased to read the following article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/lloyds-to-clawback-senior-exec-bonuses-over-ppi-misselling/1046436.article the PPI scandal shows yet again the Banks are not fit for purpose in complying with the law and...
