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A care farm near Carlisle which helps to educate hundreds of local children is celebrating after receiving a financial boost from The Cumberland.

Here are a few straightforward steps from Rebecca Gibson, our South Lakes Branch Manager, which, although seemingly obvious, do work when it comes to saving money.

When you come to the end of the special deal period on your mortgage, its worthwhile looking to the market to see what else is currently on offer. Many lenders are keen to attract new borrowers with a large amount of equity in their homes, and who are able to demonstrate a good payment history.

If you are thinking about saving for a rainy day, there are a number of options available to you. Depending on what is important to you will determine which saving option you take. For example, how long you can tie your cash up for, how quickly you are likely to need access to it, and whether you pay tax.

Many of us will have good intentions when it comes to saving, promising ourselves to spend less and save more. However, more often than not our good intentions things get in the way that stop us

Buying your first property can appear a daunting experience. But, with the right help along the way it should not be as stressful as many would make it and some of the following tips may prove useful to you.

Buying a property is one of the biggest purchases you’re likely to make, and your mortgage will probably be your single biggest outgoing each month.

A Cumbrian estate agency is looking forward to a new chapter, following a management buyout and backing from a renowned national agency.