Could remortgaging help you beat the cost-of-living crisis?
Practically every penny of Mike’s monthly salary is accounted for so, as the cost-of-living crisis starts to bite, he’s worried about making ends meet. He’s started shopping around for cheaper deals on his broadband, mobile-phone contract, and car insurance, and he’s also cancelled his gym membership and a couple of his TV subscriptions. But he’s […]
Spring Clean Your Finances
There’s plenty of advice and ‘life hacks’ on how to make spring-cleaning less of a chore. A quick Google search will throw up hundreds of random tips – like using cola to clean the toilet, lemon to clean the taps and vinegar to clean just about anything! When you’ve finished scrubbing your worktops with baking […]
Three Peaks Challenge
The CTA team will be taking part in the Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge (24 miles over the Yorkshire Dales in 12 hours or less!) in June for the Openwork Foundation. The Openwork Foundation grant programme supports vulnerable people in the UK or overseas ranging from new born babies to people later in life.The Openwork Foundation […]
Talking about Money
While, for many, discussions about money can be extremely uncomfortable, experts have long stressed the best approach to financial issues is invariably to talk about them. Indeed, perceived wisdom suggests the more open and honest people are about money, the better their life and relationships tend to be. Finance: the last tabooThere’s a wide variety […]
Getting Mortgage Ready
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a second-stepper or further up the housing ladder, buying a home is always a big move and can feel a bit like a roller coaster ride at the best of times. With 60% of buyers reporting being put off moving because they find the idea overwhelming, here are some tips that […]
Protect your peace of mind when moving home
Moving home can be a hectic and exciting time, but don’t forget about protection – taking out the appropriate policies can save you a lot of stress in the long term. If you’ve just moved home or are about to, it probably feels like you’ve been caught up in a bit of a whirlwind over […]
Autumn Budget 2021 Key Points
Chancellor Rishi Sunak used the Autumn Budget 2021 to invest taxpayer money in long-term plans he says will secure the economic future of the country. Everything from the NHS, schools, local transport and the culture and leisure sector appear set to benefit from the better-than-expected economic outlook from the Office for Budget Responsibility. But immediate […]
Autumn Budget Report 2021
Chancellor Rishi Sunak used the Autumn Budget 2021 to outline the government’s plans for post pandemic, post Brexit Britain. Investing taxpayer money in long-term plans will, he believes, secure the economic future of the country. We’ve put together a report for you which covers the Chancellor’s announcements If you have any questions about the summary’s […]
Get the best out of your BTL mortgage
Many fixed mortgage deals will be approaching the end of their term this October, so it’s a good idea to review your buy-to-let mortgage. With interest rates still at low levels and demand for rental properties increasing around the country, investing in a buy-to-let (BTL) is a popular choice for many. Buy to let basicsA […]
Omnis Monthly Market Update
Take a read of our Monthly Market Commentary. Click below for Septembers update