Life and Money

Discover the key actions that make your legacy clearer for your family – Wills, Inheritance Tax, Power of Attorney – and why starting the conversation matters.

We don't tend to like talking about what happens to our money after we die. But with an increase in Inheritance Tax receipts, it's important to plan properly.

With many parents not feeling comfortable to talk to their children about money, our Head of FA Distribution, Helen McGinty, talks through some tips to help you make a start.

Let’s talk about pensions. Because being more aware about your pension plans has so many benefits. Not least in helping you to plan for a blockbuster of a retirement.

If you've had many different jobs, you might have built up a few pension pots. Senior financial adviser Ammad Jawaid looks at whether combining your pensions could boost your retirement.

Both an ISA and a Pension are tax-efficient ways to save, but which option suits you best? Learn more with our specialist guide.

Celebrating three years of Track Record mortgages – helping renters turn on‑time rent payments into a realistic route onto the property ladder.

Join Phil Spencer and Skipton expert Simon Farrell‑Roberts as they explore how mortgages work – from payments to overpayments and knowing when to review your deal.

We've removed 16 mortgage admin fees, helping keep more money in our members' pockets. See what's changed and how our mortgages could help first-time buyers.

First-time buyers are older, deposits higher, and affordability stretched compared to 30 years ago. But there’s good news if you’re trying to get on the ladder.

We’ve made our Delayed Start mortgages more flexible and added a delayed start feature to our Track Record and Shared Ownership mortgages - so they work for even more people.

So, you're thinking about buying your first home - exciting times! But here's the big question: do you go for a shiny new build? Or is an older, traditional home more up your street?

Buying a first home is a major first step. Our mortgage expert Jen Lloyd takes you through the steps of getting a mortgage.

Living at home doesn’t always make buying easier. See what’s stopping first-time buyers and how Skipton is helping.

It can be hard to save to buy your first home, but it can also be hard to know how much to save. Do you know how much you really need to save to get you on the property ladder?

Moving back in with parents might feel like the only way to save for your first home. But here at Skipton we offer a range of options which could mean you're closer to getting on the property ladder than you think.

If you've never bought a home before then you can expect to come across words and phrases that everyone from estate agents to mortgage brokers use but you may not be absolutely sure what they mean.

Worried about mortgage payments? You’re not alone. Explore practical options that could help make your mortgage more manageable, and what impact it might have.

We asked Jen Lloyd, our Head of Mortgage Products and Proposition, for her expert tips for managing your mortgage and feeling more confident about paying for your home.

Our mortgage expert Emma Jaggar explores whether it's better to overpay on your mortgage or prioritise saving for your financial future.

Thinking about whether to stay in your home and improve it or take the plunge and move on can be a difficult decision to make. Property and finance expert, Tayo Oguntonade, looks at the pros and cons of moving vs improving your home.