Samuel Gee's Media Coverage
FTAdviser
‘I worry that clients trust me as opposed to really understanding the advice’Adviser Sam Gee has put in place a feedback system for clients to address his concerns that they might not understand the advice they have been given, or the fees they have been charged.
Express.co.uk
Hunt ‘gives with one hand, takes with another’ as capital gains tax halvedThe Capital Gains Tax (CGT) allowance was more than halved in the new tax year to £6,000, however from next year it will be reduced again by £3,000.
Property Soup
Westminster council plans borough-wide ban on estate agent boardsWestminster Council is seeking to outlaw “For Sale” signs across the borough, citing their visual impact and declining relevance in the digital property market. If approved by the Ministry of Housing,...
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Average house price up almost 10% to £274,000 - ONS - The Intermediary - Latest UK mortgage newsThe average price for a home in the UK increased by £24,000 in the year to January reaching £274,000, according to the ONS.
The Intermediary
Mortgage borrowers who use gambling as a leisure activity “shouldn’t be treated like they’re the Cincinnati Kid”“Plonk a tenner on the Grand National and some lenders think you’re a hustler in Vegas,” said one broker.
Business Live
South West businesses react to the chancellor’s Autumn StatementMany South West businesses have welcomed the chancellor’s cuts to National Insurance but say the region was ‘overlooked’
Bristol Live
Expert shares where three of the top property hotspots are in UKHouse prices in three suburbs of Bristol continue to rise faster than most other postcodes in the country
Bristol Post
Autumn Statement: what South West businesses want to hearAhead of the Chancellor’s speech BusinessLive has asked companies and business groups across the region for a ‘wish list’ of measures to help boost growth and tackle the cost of living crisis
Ohmymag UK
Millions to lose £180 next year, check if you’ll be affectedPensions are set to rise but this will mean they are pushed across the income tax threshold.…
Mortgage Professional
What are brokers views on procuration fees in today’s market?They discuss whether more regulation is needed
The Guardian
BoE economist sees interest rates rising higher; retail sales bounce despite inflation – as it happenedBoE’s Huw Pill says MPC faces its biggest challenge in 25 years, and indicates further monetary tightening needed to avoid wage-price spiral
Birmingham Live
12.5 million households will have £180.40 taken from accounts next yearThe state pension is set to rise 8.5 percent in line with the triple lock and will see their tax bill increase by at least £180.40, slashing their increase from £902 a year to £713 a year.
Mortgage Professional
Accord Mortgages announces further rate cutsSelected residential new business rates to be slashed by up to 0.46%
Express.co.uk
State pension tax warning as many could be pushed into paying income taxEXCLUSIVE: Even those on a modest retirement income could see their taxes go up by a substantial amount, an expert has warned.
Mortgage Professional
Does student accommodation lending have a future?Brokers have conflicting views on the sector’s outlook
The Intermediary
Bristol-based financial planner launches appeal for Moroccan earthquake victimsThe earthquake, which struck with no warning, left a trail of destruction in its wake, resulting in huge numbers of injuries and loss of life.
FTAdviser
‘I worry that clients trust me as opposed to really understanding the advice’Adviser Sam Gee has put in place a feedback system for clients to address his concerns that they might not understand the advice they have been given, or the fees they have been charged.
IFA Magazine
Advisers and Brokers react to Skipton’s 100% mortgageEarlier this week, Skipton Building Society announced their new 100% mortgage scheme that will allow renters who are struggling to save a deposit the chance to
MSN
Angry homeowners sold cheapest mortgages in history consider legal actionAngry homeowners sold cheapest mortgages in history consider legal action
The Sunday Telegraph
Angry homeowners sold cheapest mortgages in history consider legal actionBorrowers stung by high interest rates complain advisers should have told them to fix for longer
Your Money
Complaints over two-year fixed rate mortgages on the rise - Your MoneyCustomer complaints to brokers about recommendations for two-year fixed rates over a longer fixed rates are spiking, according to one complaints management company.
Financial Reporter
Brokers face increase in complaints over two-year fixesJencap Partners says the number of mortgage complaints and claims will inevitably increase, regardless of whether they have any merit.
Mortgage Solutions
Warning of rise in complaints around two-year fixed rate mortgagesA complaints management firm has highlighted that it has received increased contact from mortgage brokers as customers raise issues with being recommended two-year fixed rates over a longer fixed rates
The Intermediary
Consultancy warns of rise in broker clients claiming they were misadvisedCardiff-based Jencap Partners has warned that ambulance chasers could start targeting brokers with claims regardless of merit.
IFA Magazine
Increase in complaints and claims against brokers over 2-year fixes says specialist consultancy, Jencap PartnersThere is an increase in enquires from mortgage brokers regarding clients who are stating that they have been misadvised about the decision to take out a 2-year
Mortgage Solutions
Accountants ‘worth the money’ for self-employed brokersBrokers have emphasised the importance of getting a tax return completed as early as possible, and argued that quality accountants are worth the expense.
Mortgage Solutions
Big six cladding announcement ‘great news’ but long way to goBrokers have widely welcomed the announcement earlier this week that the six largest mortgage lenders will lend on properties needing cladding remediation from the start of next year, but this should be...
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Equity Release Interview 16/12/2022Talking about all things including equity release on Steve Yabsley in the Afternoon show.
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Loop South West
Bristol pensioners take cash out of their homes to cover soaring bills — Loop South WestA Bristol finance firm is urging struggling pensioners to talk to relatives before using cash tied up in their homes to cover rising bills as record numbers turn to equity release amid the cost-of-living...
Bristol Business News
The LAST WORD: Samuel Gee, director and founder, Manning Gee Investments | Bristol Business NewsEach week Bristol Business News gives a prominent member of the city’s business community the last word on its weekly e-bulletin. This week Samuel Gee...
IFA Magazine
Report links depression and the cost of living crisis – but are advisers seeing evidence with clients? ReactionAs the cost of living crisis continues to hit families and businesses alike, the ONS published a report this morning about depression and the cost of livin
Financial Reporter
More people turning to equity release as cost of living bites - brokers reactBrokers have warned that people need to be aware of the ramifications and risks of taking out equity release during the cost of living crisis.
BBC News
Booming property market leaves renters ‘stuck’ - BBC NewsFinancial advisor Samuel Gee says people on average salaries struggle to buy houses in Bristol.
IFA Magazine
“Further rate rises will push more and more people into financial crisis”Ahead of the Bank of England’s interest rate decision tomorrow, we asked brokers, wealth managers and financial planners for their views on whether Bank Rate s
Express.co.uk
Interest rate warning: ‘Bank of England’s hands tied’ as UK mortgage hike now ‘obvious’INTEREST RATES are set to rocket as the UK is warned “so much is at stake” with the cost of living crisis crippling household budgets.
inews.co.uk
What happens if inflation remains high?As the cost of living rises by 9% we look how it stands to affect mortgages, savings, pensions and investments
inews.co.uk
The UKs’ total pension assets are worth £6.4 trillion, according to AvivaA pension can be worth more than a house yet, despite the introduction of pension splitting or sharing 20 years ago, many divorcing couples still do not split their pension
inews.co.uk
Equity release: More older homeowners cash in on rising house pricesA total of 150,653 new and existing customers have used equity release since March 2020, compared with 171,586 over the previous two-year period
FTAdviser.com
UK housing market is ‘kaput’, brokers claimBritain s housing market is broken and the property bull market could soon turn into a bear mortgage advisers have warned
Mortgage Solutions
Average UK house prices rise to £273,762 in January – ONSAverage house prices in the UK rose 0.4 per cent to £273,762 between December to January, with annual growth jumping by 9.6 per cent.
Business Live
UK house prices could fall in coming months, says property expertHouse price growth eased in January to 9.6%, from 10.0% in December, but over the last year the cost of homes has surged
Business Live
Spring Statement 2022: What South West firms want from Rishi SunakThe Chancellor will unveil his ‘mini budget’ on Wednesday, March 23