Why are there New-Build sector redundancies and how could this impact Mortgage Advisors?

A recession looms ominously over the British economy. With inflation stubbornly parked at 11.1% many households in the UK are struggling with lessening disposable income. Businesses alike are going to have to make restrictions to stay alive, and sadly redundancies and job losses are, to some degree, inevitable in this climate.  A crescendo of political …

What is Career Cushioning and what does it mean for Financial Services?

As recession looms over the British economy, redundancy is becoming an increasingly likely possibility for many Britons. Inflation is at a high of 11.1% and it is a common concern for many households to pay for essentials like food and heating. The instability of the economy is bound to make people restless, and will provoke …

How to navigate Zoom and Microsoft Teams

In today’s blog, we are going to cover how to join Zoom meetings and Teams meetings. Joining online meetings is becoming more and more important. The financial services industry is becoming increasingly remote, so important conversations between clients and candidates, colleagues and businesses are progressively likely to be held on an online service like Microsoft …

How the recession will impact your career as a Mortgage Advisor

The UK’s GDP has been falling gradually since the end of summer this year according to the Office of National Statistics. The country’s economy is below what it was before Coronavirus, and the average Brit is now faced with a cost of living crisis due to the rising inflation rates. Whilst, all other G7 countries …

The COMPLETE guide to becoming a Financial Advisor! (2023)

Table of contents: Financial Advisors, what do they do? How much does a Financial Advisor earn? How long do Financial Advisors work? The benefits of being a Financial Advisor Types of Financial Advisor Employed VS Self-employed What qualifications do I need to become a Financial Advisor? Desirable Qualities of a Financial Advisor Different Routes to …

The Certificate in Regulated Equity Release (CeRER qualification)

The CeRER qualification, is one of the main qualifications for Equity Release Advisors and is required by companies to provide equity release advice. CeRER can also be taken by Mortgage Advisors looking to upskill and add an additional service to benefit the client. In this blog, we’ll give an overview of the qualification including; a …