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Budget 2026: what it means for you

Chancellor John Healey’s first budget offers a series of smaller measures to ease the cost of living, while keeping a firm eye on the public finances. Richard Harris runs through the key points in our Citrus Bites Budget Special. The backdrop...

Good luck Karen and Trish at the Women In Financial Advice Awards

Next Wednesday evening, 4th November, two of our team will walk into the Hilton London Bankside as finalists at the Women In Financial Advice Awards 2026. Karen Gorbutt is shortlisted for Financial...

Any family can fall on hard times. This Christmas, you can help

For most children, opening the first door of an advent calendar is one of the small joys of December. For some families in and around Sevenoaks, even that is out of reach this year. That’s why our...

Two events, one brilliant day at Kingdom

On 20th October, we set ourselves a bit of a challenge. Rather than host one event at Kingdom in Penshurst, we decided to run two completely separate events on the same day. In the morning, guests...

Named as an executor? The job is about to get harder than you think

Being asked to be an executor has always been a compliment. From April 2027, it also becomes a much bigger job, and many people who’ve agreed to do it don’t know yet. If a parent, relative...

Join our team – Financial Adviser – Sevenoaks, Kent

Salary: £45,000–£55,000 depending on experience, plus quarterly incentive scheme Permanent | Full-time | Employed | Hybrid working An established client bank, a great support team and room to grow...

Getting to Know… Kelly Dinelli

Kelly Dinelli has had a front-row seat to the growth of Citrus Financial, and played a huge part in making it happen. When she joined in 2012, there were just five people in the business and David was...

Exam success for Kate and Daniel

It’s been a very good week for professional development at Citrus, with both Kate Morrish and Daniel Bell celebrating exam success. Kate has passed her R01 Financial Services, Regulation and Ethics...

The Pension Reality Check returns: are you on track for the retirement you want?

How much will you actually need to retire comfortably? It sounds like a straightforward question. In reality, it can be surprisingly difficult to answer. You might have several pensions accumulated...

The Inheritance Tax Trap returns: join us at Kingdom, Penshurst this October

Inheritance Tax has rarely generated as many questions as it does today. Our recent Inheritance Tax events have proved extremely popular, and it’s easy to understand why. Changes to the way pensions...

Interest Rates: Why Is the Bank of England Holding Firm?

Interest rates are rising in several major economies. So why has the Bank of England decided to hold Bank Rate at 3.75%? That’s the question Richard Harris tackles in the latest Citrus Bites, as...

Thinking about buying your first home? Join us in East Grinstead this October

Buying your first home is exciting, but knowing where to start can be difficult. This October, we’re bringing together a mortgage adviser, estate agent and property solicitor for a free evening...

Getting to Know… Richard Harris

Richard Harris will be a familiar face to many Citrus clients as the host of Citrus Bites, Mortgage Bites and Citrus Insights. But there’s plenty more to Richard than what you see on camera. From a...

UK Economy: Reasons to Be Cheerful. But What Comes Next?

Higher oil prices, conflict in the Middle East and concerns about government borrowing might not sound like the ingredients for an upbeat economic update. But look beyond the headlines and there are...

Sending a child to university? Six money conversations worth having before they go

Starting university is exciting. For parents, it can also feel like a big moment of adjustment. Your son or daughter may be leaving home, managing their own schedule, making new friends and, very...

Could you be closer to buying your first home than you think?

Many prospective first-time buyers assume their deposit is too small or their income will not allow them to borrow enough. Nicky Kirton explains why it may be worth checking your position before...

Why can mortgage rates rise when Bank Rate stays the same?

Bank Rate is an important influence on mortgage pricing, but it is not the only one. Steve Ody explains why lenders can increase fixed mortgage rates even when the Bank of England decides to leave...

Mortgage rates are changing… but not always for the reasons you think

If you’ve been following the latest Bank of England announcement, you may be wondering what it means for your mortgage. The Bank Rate has remained at 3.75%, but that doesn’t necessarily...

Fraud Alert: Fake News Stories and Clone Websites Used to Promote Investment Scams

Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in the way they promote fake investment opportunities. A recent article in The Guardian highlighted how fraudsters are creating false news stories that...

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