v THE HERALD - Your Community Magazine v 5th October 2023 • The HERALD • Page 57 ASK A PROFESSIONAL Helen Sparks Mortgages & Financial Services Offering professional advice since 1985 Mortgages Residential Life Time Equity Release Buy to Let – first time landlords Property Portfolios Help to Buy Insurance Buildings & Contents Insurance Life Assurance Critical Illness Income Protection YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS This firm usually charges a fee for mortgage advice. The amount of the fee will depend upon your circumstances and will be discussed and agreed with you at the earliest opportunity. Some forms of buy to let mortgage are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. 023 8084 4108 enquiries@helensparks.com Helen Goodall T/A Helen Sparks Mortgages & Financial Services is an appointed representative of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority Upcoming Oakhaven Business Events Oakhavenhave somegreat opportunities for businesses to get involved with their OAKtober fundraising for the hospice. Tuesday 12th October, 2pm to 4pm join in the OAKtober Business Club Networking event at Stanwell House Hotel for a celebration cream tea with guest speaker Kels Noades talking about Canva. £20pp Tuesday 17th October, 9.30am to 11.30am, New Forest Walk & Work, a networking walk starting and nishing in the beautiful gardens of the hospice followed by tea/co ee and cake. £15pp Wednesday 18th October, 4pm to 5pm, NFBP Business Hour, Oakhaven’s Corporate Fundraising Manager, Natalie Hutchins, will be discussing how Oakhaven can support you and how your business can support Oakhaven as part of the New Forest Business Partnership’s Business Support Hour. is event is free but you need to book by 3pm on the day. Friday 20th October join in Wear It Green! Get everyone involved in an o ce dress down day wearing green to represent Oakhaven. You could even hold a bake sale to raise even more donations! For more information and to book you place on any of the above events please visit: oakhavenhospice.co.uk/oakhavenbusiness-club/ On 14th September the Government launched a £1 billion drive to help those most in need heat their home for less, through the Great British Insulation Scheme. Families in lower council tax bands with less energy-e cient homes will be o ered vital upgrades - such as roof, lo or cavity wall insulation - which could cut annual energy bills by an average of between £300 and £400. e scheme will boost help for those on the lowest incomes as well as extend support to a wider range of households compared to other existing governmentfunded schemes. ose eligible for support under the Great British Insulation Scheme include families in council tax bands A-D in England, with an Energy Performance Certi cate (EPC) rating of D or below. You can check if you are eligible by using the online checker tool: www.gov.uk/ apply-great-british-insulation-scheme Check If You are Eligible for Support through the Great British Insulation Scheme
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