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Self-employed mortgages and financial products
This freelancer’s most costly mistake became the impetus for her award-winning business
Katherine Steiner-Dicks speaks with Sophia Lan, former freelancer, financial coach and startup founder, to learn how one of her biggest mistakes ended up as the inspiration behind her award-winning business. Now she's helping freelancers…
Giving up on the dream: Is the UK mortgage market killing self-employment?
Research from Aldermore reveals the extent to which self-employed first-time buyers struggle to get on the property ladder. Mortgage specialists offer their insights on the situation to indicate whether the dream of self-employment - for…
School fees VAT hike: Self-employed parents scramble for mortgage solutions to pay private school…
The impending 20% VAT increase on private school fees, set for September 2025, has ignited a wave of concern among self-employed parents. With mortgage rates already elevated, this additional financial burden has prompted many to explore…
More lending options now open to self-employed
Self-employed individuals looking for additional funds for a special project or unexpected expense now have more lending options. Pepper Money, a specialist lender in the U.K., has relaxed its criteria for second-charge mortgages, making…
Advisors reveal bizarre reasons clients don’t take out life insurance
Brits are often happy to talk of rising house and energy prices and cutting costs where they can, but when it comes to life insurance, some reasons for skipping it are enough to make a cynic chuckle. Take it from these financial and legal…
Self-employed director secures extra £230k for mortgage in 4 days despite complex personal situation
UK mortgage rate cut needed today for financial and mental wellbeing, say experts. But will it happen? Find out their predictions, plus a success story for self-employed mortgage applicants.
According to Katy Eatenton, a Mortgage…
Self-employed: invest the extra cash coming your way
A recent report by Hargreaves Lansdown says the financial freedom of freelancing comes with a significant financial cost. But for those freelancers that take advantage of lower national insurance and electricity costs becoming available…
Stamp duty to double next year
The stamp duty or tax bill on an average priced home in England is set to jump from £2,428 to £4,928 after next March. That's more than double the cost of stamp duty this year
In London the tax bill on an average priced first…
LibDems blame Conservatives for “crashing economy” and leaving “homeowners to pick…
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to introduce an emergency Mortgage Protection Fund to support struggling families at risk of losing their homes, paid for through reversing Conservative tax cuts to the banks. But is this…
5 Lesser-Known ISA Tax Breaks for UK Freelancers and High Earners
While many know about the basic tax benefits of Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs), several lesser-known ISA tax breaks can be especially valuable for UK freelancers and high earners, according to a report by Hargreaves Lansdown. This…