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Personal financial advice, insurances and auto-enrolment. Condies Wealth IFA and avid photographer. Tweets aren't advice.

Dunfermline
Joined April 2020
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Read more about the government's new Job Retention Bonus to provide additional support to employers who keep on their furloughed employees in meaningful employment, after the Job Retention Scheme ends on 31 October 2020 #condiesnews #coronavirus ow.ly/L63050AXn8R
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Following our Covid-19 Employer Webinar, our Pension Experts have written an article explaining the impact of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on workplace pensions for furloughed employees. Read now: spr.ly/6001G625H
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My mortgage holiday cost me £7,200! Read our latest blog on mortgage holidays from the Head of Condies Wealth Mortgage Services, @MortAdvRandal. ow.ly/UQTF50zPcEl #teamcondies #mortgage
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An area to keep an eye on when you are reviewing the risk your portfolio is taking.
Yesterday, UK sold gilts with a negative yield for the first time in history, meaning investors paid for the privilege of borrowing from the UK government. Head of Fixed Interest Research, Richard Carter gives his thoughts on this "historic moment". bit.ly/2XsPm8X
Managed to photograph some very active and very fast swallows whilst out on my evening walk yesterday. Not easy as they fly at a rate of knots and constantly change direction.
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This message is worth repeating. I have also noticed a marked increase in spam telephone calls recently.
Beware of scams related to Coronavirus (Covid-19). These scams can take many forms and could be about insurance policies, pension transfers, high return investment opportunities and more. Read our information fca.org.uk/consumers/coronav… #coronavirusuk #COVID19 #FCAupdate
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With estate agents back in England it is more important than ever to have financially qualified buyers for prospective property sales. For all the rigour needed to complete viewings now, why make things more difficult? Mortgage brokers are here to help, get in touch. #mortgage
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Now more than ever it’s important that you’re getting the right mortgage or protection advice. I can help answer any questions that you have on your existing policies, re-mortgages, protection cover etc. Please get in touch #mortgage #mortgagebroker
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NHS Pensions, what's good, what's not so good and what is happening with the Annual Allowance now? All rounded up by @FinAdvMark on our website blog now ow.ly/TwGm50zxix0 #NHS #condiesnews #pensions
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Updated information on the self employment income support scheme on our Covid 19 hub on the website, how to check if you're eligible and how to claim ow.ly/J1ng50zx9ps #condiesnews #SEISS
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Do you have a credit card, store card or catalogue credit? Check online with your lender about a 3-month payment freeze if you’re having trouble with repayments because of #coronavirus fca.org.uk/consumers/coronav… #coronavirusuk #COVID19 #FCAupdate
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When (and if) you should start investing in the current Covid-19 climate - Mark Houghton from Condies Wealth looks at the pros and cons on our latest blog ow.ly/d6Vs50zrLZi #condiesnews #investing #Covid19UK #financialservices
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Further information on the Coronavirus Bounce Back Loans Scheme available on our website hub now - for the latest schemes and support available ow.ly/vRlC50zqLj7 #condiesnews #bouncebackloans #COVID19
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One of the hidden perks of working from home with a garden, is that sometimes you get to witness nature at it's finest from your desk. Don't often see this in the office. 🦅
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HMRC step-by-step guide to claiming under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme available here assets.publishing.service.go…
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This morning we proposed new financial relief measures covering other forms of credit including pay-day-loans, rent-to-own, buy-now-pay-later, pawn-broking and motor finance agreements. Read our full proposal fca.org.uk/coronavirus?twitt… #coronavirusuk #COVID19 #FCAupdate
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Online scams are becoming more and more common and some can be very realistic. The old adage still applies - if it sounds too good to be true... Be wary.
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Our Condies Wealth team has launched a new brochure outlining all of their services, from investments and tax planning to insurances and mortgages. To find out more, the brochure can be found here: ow.ly/PaAF50zeI44 Get in touch with the team to find out more #teamcondies
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An increasing number of businesses are planning to furlough staff over the next week, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) - read more on this story on our website ow.ly/mfby50z8Aqu #condiesnews #coronavirusuk #jobretentionscheme #furloughed
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