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Research Revealed Nearly Half The UK’s Population Have No Life Insurance

Amongst those who currently have  life insurance policies, 53% had no idea how much they would receive if they were to make a claim. This suggests that they don’t know whether they have adequate cover in place. It is also highly likely they haven’t reviewed their cover recently and so could therefore be paying over the odds.

Research Revealed Nearly Half The UK's Population Have No Life Insurance

Richard Morea, Technical Manager at L&C said, “Consumers are clearly burying their heads in the sand and adopting an ‘it won’t happen to me’ stance.  We urge people with no cover to take action now to protect their family in the event of the unforeseen happening. Those with cover should understand exactly what it will provide in the event of a claim. If it is sufficient, they should review the cost. L&C’s online  1 minute life insurance check calculator will quickly show them if savings can be made. In addition they should review whether their cover is still adequate and if it’s not take expert advice’.

For a free life insurance review, speak to one of L&C’s expert advisers on 0800 073 1932.

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Attractive Range Of Exclusive Mortgage Deals By London and Country

Not only have the major lenders competed with one another to offer best buy mortgage deals but some of the smaller lenders have also been keen to flex their muscle in the market.

Attractive Range Of Exclusive Mortgage Deals By London and Country

This has resulted in London and Country having a number of attractive exclusive mortgages to offer customers.

These include a 2 year fixed rate up to 80% Loan To Value (LTV) from Market Harborough at 3.6% with a £1094 fee and free valuation and legal work for remortgages, and a 3.49% tracker from Furness, available up to 80% LTV with a low £199 fee and free valuation and legal work for remortgages.

David Hollingworth, Head of Communication at L&C said, ‘it is pleasing to see more competitive mortgages return to the market, particularly at higher LTVs. This means more people can get mortgage finance than previously and those looking for a mortgage at present can take advantage of some great value schemes’.

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What SVR Does Your Lender Charge

These changes will affect any borrower that is on an SVR or an SVR-linked product (generally known as a discounted rate) and if your mortgage rate is going up then this will clearly lead to an increase in your monthly repayments.

What SVR Does Your Lender Charge

L& C’s SVR watch table gives an overview of the impact of some of these SVR increases on borrowers’ monthly mortgage payments. Borrowers can personalise the numbers to reflect their own situation using L&C’s rate change calculator.

Borrowers should be keeping a sharp eye on their mortgage rate at the moment and making sure that they’re not paying more than they need to. Richard Morea, technical manager at L&C says “with Standard Variable Rates being increased, it makes a lot of sense to review whether you have the best deal, particularly as the mortgage market has become more competitive recently.”

London & Country (L&C) is the UK’s leading no-fee mortgage broker. Based in Bath, it provides whole of market advice via telephone and post to clients nationwide. As well as residential mortgages, it also specialises in the Buy-to-Let and adverse-credit sectors.

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End of the Stamp Duty Holiday

The Pre Budget Report did not bring an extension of the stamp duty exemption for property purchases up to £175,000, which means purchasers will face a stamp duty bill of up to £1,750 next year.

Commenting, David Hollingworth at L&C Mortgages said, “With much larger deposits required to secure a mortgage the exemption did at least help reduce the hefty cost of buying a home and its demise will not be welcomed by first time buyers in particular. Those that are currently in the process of buying will need to keep well on top of things to ensure they complete their mortgage before the end of the year. Ensure that your solicitor will be available over the Christmas period and that all is in hand.

Those coming fresh to the market now would need a minor miracle to complete their purchase before the deadline.”

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