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For many homeowners over the age of 55, your home is your most valuable asset. In retirement, as budgets tighten and new expenses arise, the idea of unlocking the wealth tied up in your property can be a compelling one. Whether it’s to fund a dream holiday, make essential home improvements, pay off existing debts, or provide a financial gift to loved ones, the equity in your home can offer a solution.

Pensions Awareness Week (15th to 19th September 2025) is officially here; and its a perfect time to take a close look at your financial future. While pensions might seem like a complicated topic, understanding the basics is the first and most crucial step toward securing a comfortable retirement. At its core, a pension is a long-term savings plan with one simple purpose: to provide you with an income when you stop working.

Mrs J and her partner wanted to buy their council property under the Right to Buy scheme. The adviser they went to last year realised...

We’re excited to intrroduce you to Elisha Jones, a 17-year-old Business Support T-Level student from City College Norwich, who joins us one day a week as part of her course.

We’re proud to announce that Shane , one of our directors (and very talented financial advisors) at Brancaster House Financial Planning,...

Great feedback just in from a first-time buyer and self-employed company director for our mortgage advisor, Jayne Routledge: "I just...

At Brancaster House Financial Planning, we believe that trusted advice comes from experience, commitment, and a genuine passion for helping people secure their futures. That’s why we’re proud to introduce you to Jayne Routledge, our dedicated Mortgage and Protection Advisor, who is celebrating her third anniversary with us this spring.

If you run your own business, chances are you’ve said (or thought) something along the lines of:  “I’m not paying into a pension – my...

When it comes to financial planning, most people tend to focus on what they have: pensions, ISAs, property, or savings accounts. But...

When it comes to buying a home-or remortgaging-there’s no shortage of decisions to make. Fixed rate or tracker? Two years or five? Go...

If you’ve got a mortgage, chances are you’ve seen your monthly payments rise sharply in the last couple of years. Whether you’re on a...

We’re back from the Show! The Brancaster team were proud to exhibit at the Royal Norfolk Show 2025, one of the UK’s largest two-day...

At Brancaster House Financial Planning, we’ve reviewed countless retirement plans over the years. And while every person’s financial...

“Do I Have Enough Money to Retire?” - Clarity Through Cashflow Forecasting It’s one of the most important and most frequently asked...

You’re earning, you’re exploring, and you’re building a life that feels like your own. Whether it’s booking that bucket-list trip, moving...

Whether you're buying your first home or expanding your property portfolio as a landlord, one of the first questions you'll ask is: how...

The Bank of England has cut the base rate today from 4.5% to 4.25%, with further reductions anticipated later this year. This is the...

This week, we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming a talented work experience student to Brancaster House Financial Planning in the form of...

With the Spring statement leaving the current ISA (Individual Savings Accounts) landscape unchanged, rumours are swirling that the...

Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions most people will ever make. Whether you are purchasing your first...