Name our pair of Easter bunnies in the box below to be in with a chance to win these fluffy friends.   The best names will be chosen by our team and the winner will be announced on Wednesday 17th April via email and social media. Entries close at midnight on Tuesday 16th April.  Please note that the winner will need to come in to the Riviera Mortgages office during opening hours to collect the prize. For full terms please […]

The local businesses of Walnut Road have teamed together to create an Easter trail for all the local children throughout the holidays. There will be pictures of chicks in the shop windows along Walnut road from Monday 8th until Thursday 18th April. Children (under the age of sixteen) can collect forms from Riviera Mortgages and Chelston post office during opening hours. The aim is to complete the names of each chick and list them on the form. All successfully completed […]

We found this article from Royal London really interesting and can be considered with mortgage advisors as well. Financial advisers used to have bowler hats, carry a briefcase and sometimes wear a carnation (think Mr Banks in Mary Poppins). But a lot’s changed since then. We no longer use a mangle to dry our clothes, send messages via fax machine, or rent videos from shops. Likewise, financial advisers no longer just want to sell you some insurance – they are […]

In our recent Facebook competition, we were very much looking forward to the season ahead. The prize on offer was £50 of B&Q vouchers and we asked entrants to share their plans for their property this Spring and to let us know what they’d like to use the vouchers for… You are certainly a creative bunch and it was great to hear about your ideas. Danielle Holland was chosen as our lucky local winner, Danni and her husband Shane wanted […]

In an increasingly changing and diverse mortgage market, knowing where to start can be a daunting task for brokers when the high street’s “one size fits all” lending approach doesn’t fit. Anyone can encounter difficulties with the high street’s lending criteria in the midst of ongoing Brexit negotiations. The specialist lending market can offer solutions for most clients. Their flexible approach to underwriting means that each individual application is assessed and underwritten on its own merits. These lenders see more clients being considered, as multiple and comprehensive sources of income are […]

There are so many home magazines online to get ideas from, here are our top five: House Beautiful  This magazine delivers stylish home inspiration and the latest interior design trends, as well as practical ideas and advice on decorating and renovating. Read more here > Ideal Home Hundreds of style ideas for your home and décorating advice for every room. Read more here >   House & Home Get expert decorating ideas, watch H&H TV, see inside celebrity homes, find how-to tips, DIY projects, small spaces […]

It’s not easy to get out of bed in the morning’s is it? Let’s be honest, for many of us the Winter makes us want to hibernate. It’s cold, wet and dark… and although I like the thought of cosy nights in front of a warm fire, the reality is that, without a real effort, I’m likely to nod off due to the lack of daylight. To keep my spirits up and without wishing my life away, I tend to […]

Valentine’s is a special time to let someone know how much you care. The shops are filled with Helium Balloons, Teddies and Roses…. And yes, they are beautiful and make us feel special. But surely there is a bit more to it… What does love mean to you? To me, it’s solid, dependable, safe and secure. The one person I’d be lost without. If we’re lucky, we’ve all got one of those. Let me ask you the question… What would your […]

We love looking at how we can improve our homes and feel these are the top five interior design blogs and websites to keep watching for 2019. We are going to keep adding more bloggers as we find them. Mad About The House                Mad About The House was created by award-winning interior design journalist and author Kate Watson-Smyth, who has over 20 years’ experience writing for publications. This blog provides expert advice and […]

We know that everyone is getting in to the swing of 2019, however we have been sorting out our folders on our work stations and been reminded of last year’s experiences. We felt we had to share a few of our main office events. See what your local mortgage advisors have been up to …   June – The World Cup We organised a sweepstake for the World Cup, encouraging our clients, families and friends to choose a team. We […]