Mortgage restrictions ease for umbrella contractors
So here’s some good news: self-employed Brits like umbrella contractors and freelancers are finding it easier than ever to secure a mortgage.
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Miliband begs for contractor support in next election
Desperate to edge out the Tories and the Lib Dems next election, Labour leader Ed Miliband has begun to court freelancers and umbrella company contractors.
Contractors may soon find it easier to get a home loan
If you’re self-employed, it doesn’t matter if you’re a freelancer or an umbrella company contractor – it’s damned hard to secure a home loan right now.
Many people are in the dark over critical illness insurance
Critical illness insurance used to be thought of as a way of paying off a mortgage if the owner of the policy, usually the primary breadwinner of the household, became ill.
Those nearing retirement want more taxation advice
A new survey by Just Retirement has found that workers who have retired or are nearing retirement would like to receive more guidance on taxation and other issues. This can include those working through umbrella companies.