Q.E. & Impaired Life Annuities

by | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive

I am very concerned that there will be more quantative easing which will lead to inflation and poor investment returns, especially for older baby boomers planning to buy an annuity in the near future, following the comments from the Head of the IMF. I think the...

More Competition in Equity Release is Most Welcome

by | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive

I was delighted to read the following article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/equity-release/hodge-lifetime-considering-drawdown-lifetime-mortgage-launch/1057602.article Increasing competition in the market for drawdown life time mortgages is most welcome as there are...

Proposed New Wealth Taxes

by | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive

The Liberal Democrats are unwise to even suggest new wealth taxes. Council Tax and Inheritance Tax are two of the most unpopular taxes in the UK. The very wealthy avoid inheritance tax primarily by leaving the UK, or by paying for first rate inheritance tax planning...

The Proven Benefit of Lenders Working with Mortgage Brokers

by | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive

I was very interested to read the following article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/brokers-drive-150-lending-surge-at-teachers-bs/1058306.article lenders which work with mortgage brokers definitely benefit when compared with only offering direct offers. As...

Equity Release & Long Term Care

by | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive

I disagree with the thesis put forward in the following article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/equity-release/nest-style-equity-release-body-could-fund-ltc-says-thinktank/1058764.article The risks involved in financing long term care that I believe it is only the...