The Bank of England has cut the base rate from 4.75% to 4.5%, marking the third reduction in this cycle. But is this a sign of hope for borrowers, or does it point to deeper economic challenges ahead? In this month’s Citrus Mortgage Bites, Richard Harris dissects the latest announcement. Why Was This Rate Cut […]
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At Citrus Financial, we take pride in delivering the best possible service to our clients. We’re delighted that our expertise is recognised on a global scale. This week, our very own David Braithwaite was invited to speak at an international conference hosted by MDRT in Budapest, sharing insights with 650 financial professionals from around the
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The new year has kicked off with a storm of economic news in both the UK and the USA. From inflation concerns to government borrowing and mortgage rate shifts, it’s been a whirlwind start to 2025. In this month’s Citrus Bites, Richard Harris dissects the latest economic movements, providing insight into what they could mean
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As Christmas approaches, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all our clients and partners for your trust and support throughout 2024. It’s been a pleasure working with you, and we look forward to continuing our journey together in the year ahead. Please enjoy our animated Christmas card Please enjoy our animated Christmas
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As we wrap up the year, the Bank of England has decided to hold interest rates steady at 4.75%. Guest presenter Simon Cockfield walks us through the implications of this decision, shedding light on the economic factors at play. Inflation on the Rise November saw the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rise to 2.6%, marking an
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As 2024 draws to a close, Richard from Citrus Financial sat down with Mortgage and Protection Adviser Holly Bettles to unpack the highs and lows of the property market this year. With house prices holding steady and interest rates fluctuating, what does this mean for buyers preparing to take the leap in 2025? First-Time Buyers:
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https://youtu.be/hEBZvbp7UCM In this special edition of Citrus Insights, Richard Harris sits down with Anne Ralph, trustee of the charity Friends for Families, to discuss the importance of our annual Board Games for a Brighter Christmas appeal. For the third year, Citrus Financial is partnering with Friends for Families to help bring joy to children and
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In the latest episode of Citrus Insights, Richard Harris dives into two major developments impacting the investment landscape: the Labour budget in the UK and the surprising election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. Richard is joined by Jonathan Raymond, Investment Manager at Quilter Cheviot, who helps unpack the complexities
In the latest episode of Citrus Mortgage Bites, mortgage experts Richard Harris and Holly Bettles dive into the recent changes in stamp duty thresholds and how you can potentially save thousands by acting before the deadline. What has changed with Stamp Duty? Following the Autumn Budget, the UK government has announced that the stamp duty
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The highly anticipated Autumn Budget 2024 has arrived, marking the first budget from a Labour government in over 14 years. In this special episode of Citrus Bites, host Richard Harris unpacks the key announcements and how they might impact you. From changes to inheritance tax and capital gains tax to a freeze extension on fuel
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