by South Coast Mortgage Services | Sep 18, 2021 | Blog
Seven million people are keeping quiet about mental health issues, while nearly four million are hiding a physical health problem from their families, according to a study1. Keeping loved ones in the dark about health issues can create problems both now and in the...
by South Coast Mortgage Services | Sep 16, 2021 | Blog
The temporary raising of the nil-rate Stamp Duty band threshold to £500,000 ended on 30 June. The measure was introduced in July 2020 to maintain confidence in the housing market during the pandemic. Don’t despair if you missed the deadline, as there’s now a...
by South Coast Mortgage Services | Sep 14, 2021 | Blog
House prices continue to rocket, with the Nationwide House Price Index1 revealing annual house price growth of 13.4% in June, the highest level since November 2004. The extended Stamp Duty holiday, in addition to the new mortgage guarantee scheme and changing...
by South Coast Mortgage Services | Sep 11, 2021 | Blog
Many family lawyers are predicting that the stresses of the last year will result in a post-lockdown divorce boom. For couples who own their home, one of the biggest decisions is what to do with the property. One option is to sell the house and split the...
by South Coast Mortgage Services | Sep 11, 2021 | Blog
Association of British Insurers (ABI)1 figures show that the insurance industry paid out £6.2bn in life insurance, critical illness and income protection claims in 2020, which averages £17m a day, the highest combined figure on record and up 8% on 2019. ...
by South Coast Mortgage Services | Sep 4, 2021 | Blog
It’s a good idea to take out life insurance, but don’t forget to make sure the proceeds of any payout will go to those you want to benefit. Too often, policies are set up incorrectly and may mean that your loved ones miss out. Unmarried partners would not be...
