Looking to the future, increasing longevity means that the over-55 population is expected to grow by a third in the next 20 years. So, by 2036 the figure could increase to £1.9 trillion, not including likely house price inflation. Small wonder then that retirement homebuilders,...
There were times when a life insurance policy was a mandatory requirement to grant a mortgage and the lender would insist that the policy be assigned to themselves as owner. Those days are long gone as the pressure to increase profits have risen. Over time...
Uncertainty on future interest rates with a 2-year fixed-rate loan is particularly acute right now as borrowers will need to re-mortgage just as the “divorce” from the European Union is completed.Other factors affecting interest rates include inflation - they normally move up as inflation moves...
We have for many years won business away from them based on customer service related issues. Apparently - the feedback we have received - is that they have been challenging to deal with sometimes. However they do tend to have good rates from time to...
Some would like us to believe that Brexit will, for most of the UK, make very little difference; in much of the country people are moving home or buying because they need to, so what happens between Westminster and Brussels will not have a huge...
Greetings from Just Us HQ.The world looks different! That's right, we are leaving the EU, a property developer is President of America and Just Us has rebranded. Amazing what you can fit into a few short months.We certainly live in uncertain times and yet...
Taking the time to plan and prepare is important in ensuring that you have a comfortable life when you retire. Starting early is key to making sure that you are well prepared for your retirement.Here are 5 ways to make the most out of your...
Investing in a property in London is has been a popular and profitable move for investors, and the Capital’s property market is ever-evolving to adapt to increasing demand. Here are 10 things you need to know before investing in the London property market.Your home may...
Writing a will is vital in ensuring that your wishes are carried out as you want them to be; and yet, many people in the UK are without one. Here are 6 reasons why you shouldn’t put off writing a will any longer.Will writing is...
If a high mortgage rate is leaving you with less in your pocket each month than you’d like, there are several things you can do to potentially lower the monthly repayments.Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. Shop...