Cedar House Financial Services

Cedar House Financial Services Cedar House Financial Services have more than 25 years’ experience of helping clients to plan and achieve their personal and business goals.

Your family's grown, but has your protection? πŸ‘ΆLife changes, but protection policies often stay the same, or get done on...
10/06/2026

Your family's grown, but has your protection? πŸ‘Ά

Life changes, but protection policies often stay the same, or get done once and forgotten about.

As a result, the cover you took out five years ago might have been right at the time.

But it probably doesn't reflect your needs now. πŸ‘€

If your family looks different now than when you last reviewed protection, it's worth a double check.

Better yet, let us handle it for you.

πŸ“ž 020 8366 4400 | βœ‰οΈ [email protected]



As with all insurance policies, conditions and exclusions will apply.

It's pretty easy to miss a letter. βœ‰οΈYou might have even seen it and put it "somewhere safe", only to forget about it co...
08/06/2026

It's pretty easy to miss a letter. βœ‰οΈ

You might have even seen it and put it "somewhere safe", only to forget about it completely three months later.

But when it comes to your remortgage, missing that letter can be surprisingly expensive.

Because if your fixed rate has ended and you haven't switched, you've probably gone onto your lender's Standard Variable Rate.

As of May 2026, the average SVR sits at around 7–8%.
Whereas the average five-year fixed rate is currently around 5.70%. 🏠

On a Β£200,000 mortgage, that's roughly Β£175–£300 more each month.

In our latest article, we explain why this happens, what it costs, and what you should do now if you've already missed your date. 🀝

πŸ‘‰ Read the full article here: https://www.cedarhousefinancial.co.uk/missed-your-remortgage-date-heres-what-it-could-cost-you/



Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Auto-enrolment doesn't end after setup. πŸ‘€Every three years, employers must re-enrol eligible staff and complete a re-dec...
04/06/2026

Auto-enrolment doesn't end after setup. πŸ‘€

Every three years, employers must re-enrol eligible staff and complete a re-declaration of compliance.

If you're unsure when your re-enrolment date is, or you've never actually checked, it's worth looking now rather than scrambling later.

At Cedar House, we help businesses stay compliant with auto-enrolment, from initial setup to ongoing re-enrolment and contribution management.

If workplace pensions feel like admin you'd rather not think about, we can take it off your plate.

πŸ“ž 020 8366 4400 | βœ‰οΈ [email protected]

For years, having most of your investments in US funds was best practice. πŸ“ˆBut 2025 changed things. Tariffs, concentrati...
03/06/2026

For years, having most of your investments in US funds was best practice. πŸ“ˆ

But 2025 changed things.

Tariffs, concentration risk, and political uncertainty made investors rethink how much they have in one market. πŸ’Ό

And this doesn't mean US investments are bad, but other markets are looking more interesting.

The first step for most people is understanding what you actually own with regards to your pension and investment portfolios.

And if your US allocation feels higher than you're comfortable with, it might be time to review. πŸ€”

πŸ‘‰ We've written all about this in our latest blog article: https://www.cedarhousefinancial.co.uk/is-your-portfolio-too-american-why-uk-investors-are-rethinking-their-us-exposure/



The value of investments and any income from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the original amount invested.

Summer always means more action in the property market. 🏠Viewings pick up, listings increase, and buyers who've been thi...
01/06/2026

Summer always means more action in the property market. 🏠

Viewings pick up, listings increase, and buyers who've been thinking about it start making moves.

If you're planning to buy this year, getting mortgage-ready before the viewing stage puts you in the best position.

This means knowing what you can borrow, having all your paperwork sorted, and understanding what your monthly payments might look like.

Because buyers who move quickly when they find the right place?

They're usually the ones who did the boring prep work first.

If you're thinking about buying in 2026, speak to our team before you start viewing.

πŸ“ž 020 8366 4400 | βœ‰οΈ [email protected]



Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Most retirement advice skips the middle bit. πŸ§“Between 60 and 75, you've got more flexibility than ever before, which als...
26/05/2026

Most retirement advice skips the middle bit. πŸ§“

Between 60 and 75, you've got more flexibility than ever before, which also means more decisions. 😬

And the question isn't just what you have.

It's when and how you use it.

In our latest article, we cover income layering, spending patterns, and why small tax decisions during these years make a noticeable difference later. 🀝

πŸ‘‰ Read the full article here: https://www.cedarhousefinancial.co.uk/the-retirement-middle-years-how-to-manage-money-between-age-60-and-75/



The value of investments and any income from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the original amount invested.

You'll happily spend a Saturday in May decluttering the house. 🧹But financial spring cleaning?That stays on the "sort la...
21/05/2026

You'll happily spend a Saturday in May decluttering the house. 🧹

But financial spring cleaning?

That stays on the "sort later" list. πŸ˜…

But here's the thing.

A quick tidy-up doesn't need to be complicated.

🧐 Track down old pensions from previous employers.

πŸ€” Check whether protection policies still match your income and family setup.

🏑 Review your mortgage rate if your fixed deal is ending soon.

πŸ‘§ Make sure beneficiaries on policies and pensions are actually up to date.

Most of this takes an hour or two, at most. πŸ‘€

If something's been sitting on your "I'll get to it " list for months, consider this the nudge you need.

πŸ“ž 020 8366 4400 | βœ‰οΈ [email protected]



The value of investments and any income from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the original amount invested.

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Most people think Β£60,000 is the pension contribution limit. πŸ“ŠSpoiler alert: it's not.If you've undercontributed in the ...
20/05/2026

Most people think Β£60,000 is the pension contribution limit. πŸ“Š

Spoiler alert: it's not.

If you've undercontributed in the last three tax years, you can carry forward unused allowances and potentially contribute far more in one go.

This works brilliantly for business owners with variable income, anyone who's had a bonus year, or people who simply didn't max out their allowances before. πŸ‘€

But here's the catch.

Carry forward is "use it or lose it," and each tax year's unused allowance expires after three years.

TLDR? Timing matters. 😬

It also requires careful planning to avoid triggering the Money Purchase Annual Allowance (MPAA) if you've already accessed pension funds. 😬

Find out more about this fantastic form of tax relief by speaking to the Cedar House Financial team.

πŸ“ž 020 8366 4400 | βœ‰οΈ [email protected]



The value of investments and any income from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the original amount invested.

Mortgage rates don't move in straight lines. πŸ“‰πŸ“ˆThey respond to Bank of England signals, swap rates, lender funding costs...
18/05/2026

Mortgage rates don't move in straight lines. πŸ“‰πŸ“ˆ

They respond to Bank of England signals, swap rates, lender funding costs, and market sentiment, often before the official base rate actually changes.

That's why waiting for "the right moment" isn't recommended. 😬

Because by the time rates look obviously attractive, demand has usually surged and the best deals have already gone.

The homeowners who tend to come out on top monitor rates regularly, lock in early when the numbers work, and don't wait for perfection. πŸ‘€

If your fixed rate ends in the next 6-12 months, now's the time to start exploring options, not when the reminder letter arrives. 🀝

πŸ“ž 020 8366 4400 | βœ‰οΈ [email protected]



Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

For a while, holding cash has felt like the smart, comfortable option. πŸ’·Savings rates improved and markets were unpredic...
15/05/2026

For a while, holding cash has felt like the smart, comfortable option. πŸ’·

Savings rates improved and markets were unpredictable.

So, leaving money where it was didn't feel like a bad decision.

But things are changing.

From April 2027, the annual cash ISA limit drops to Β£12,000 for those under 65.

If you're used to keeping most of your ISA in cash, you'll either accept more sitting outside a tax wrapper or consider other options.

Many savers aren't aware this change is coming, which makes it less of a future problem and more of a current planning decision.

Cash still plays an important role, but holding large amounts by default now carries more trade-offs than it used to. πŸ€”

In our latest article, we look at why cash decisions are becoming more deliberate and how to think about what each part of your money is there for. 🀝

πŸ‘‰ Read the full article here: https://www.cedarhousefinancial.co.uk/why-holding-too-much-cash-could-become-an-even-bigger-decision-in-2026-27/



The value of investments and any income from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the original amount invested.

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