Herald - Issue 423

Page 58 • The HERALD • 12th May 2022 v THE NEXT HERALD IS OUT ON 2ND JUNE v 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 Private Medical Insurance 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 helensparks@btconnect.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 ASK A PROFESSIONAL False Investment Scams Information from the Force Crime Prevention Team ere has been an increase in reports of investment and ‘Get Rich Quick’ scams on social media (particularly Snapchat and Instagram). e scammers contact people claiming their investment successes, they use a variety of methods including posting stories and taking over social media accounts to direct message from people known to you. A er victims have invested, further contact is ignored or further payments are requested to release funds. Please remember: • If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Check the Financial Conduct Authority website to make sure the company is legitimate. • Don’t be rushed into making an investment. No legitimate organisation will pressure you into making a transaction, or committing to something on the spot. • If you receive a message from someone you know about investments or asking for money, call them before sending money, to ensure it is de nitely them. • Seek advice from trusted friends, family members or independent professional advice services before making a signi cant nancial decision. NEW FOREST BUSINESS SUPPORT HOUR New Forest Business Partnership (NFBP) offers a free weekly Business Support Hour every Wednesday at 3pm. Each week will focus on a specific topic from a local business expert. An important element of these sessions is the interaction between attending businesses. Whilst the rst half hour is focused on the chosen topic, the second half will allow businesses to share ideas, opportunities or issues. You can sign up to attend this support hour via the NFBP website: www. n p.org.uk/events