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

03/06/2026

For years, having most of your investments in US funds was best practice. 📈

But 2025 changed things.

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

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. 🤔

👉 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.

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.

📞 020 8366 4400 | ✉️ [email protected]

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

26/05/2026

Most retirement advice skips the middle bit. 🧓

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. 🤝

👉 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.

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. 😅

But here's the thing.

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

🧐 Track down old pensions from previous employers.

🤔 Check whether protection policies still match your income and family setup.

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

👧 Make sure beneficiaries on policies and pensions are actually up to date.

Most of this takes an hour or two, at most. 👀

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

📞 020 8366 4400 | ✉️ [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.

20/05/2026

Most people think £60,000 is the pension contribution limit. 📊

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. 👀

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.

📞 020 8366 4400 | ✉️ [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.

18/05/2026

Mortgage rates don't move in straight lines. 📉📈

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. 👀

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. 🤝

📞 020 8366 4400 | ✉️ [email protected]

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

15/05/2026

For a while, holding cash has felt like the smart, comfortable option. 💷

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 £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. 🤔

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. 🤝

👉 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.

13/05/2026

Inheritance Tax isn't just for the wealthy anymore. 🏠

Frozen thresholds and rising property values have pulled thousands of ordinary families into the picture.

And many of them have no idea they're affected.

The Residence Nil Rate Band was introduced to help, by adding up to £175,000 per person when passing a home to children or grandchildren.

This sounds generous until you read the conditions.

🏡 Leave your home to anyone other than direct descendants? The relief disappears.

💷 Estate value over £2 million? The relief starts tapering away, with £1 lost for every £2 above the threshold.

🏘️ Downsized to a smaller property or moved into care? Without proper planning, you could lose the relief altogether. 😬

And with IHT rules frozen until 2030, the problem is only getting bigger.

If property makes up most of your wealth, reviewing your estate structure now could save your family a significant tax bill later.

Speak to our team to find IHT clarity.

📞 020 8366 4400 | ✉️ [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.

11/05/2026

A Junior ISA isn't just a savings account. 🧒💷

It's a long-term tax-free wrapper that can grow significantly by age 18.

The allowance? £9,000 per child this tax year.

That's £9,000 of completely tax-free growth. 👀

Many parents use it for:

🏡 House deposit funds
👨‍🏫 University costs
💷 A financial head start.

But remember, the money belongs to the child at 18, so make sure they understand what it means earlier in life.

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.

07/05/2026

Mortgage deals are being repriced more quickly than usual right now. 🏠

In March 2026, average two-year fixed rates jumped from around 4.84% to roughly 5.5% in just a few weeks. 📊

You might spot a rate, start looking into it, and then see it replaced at a different level. That's happening more often. 😬

But here's the key point: a faster market doesn't mean you need to rush your decision. 👀

It just means preparation matters more than timing.

In our latest article, we explain why deals are moving faster and how to be ready without rushing. 🤝

👉 Read the full article here: https://www.cedarhousefinancial.co.uk/mortgage-deals-are-moving-faster-heres-how-to-be-ready-without-rushing/

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

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