McCrea are thrilled to announce that we have extended our sponsorship of Partick Thistle for another year, meaning that the partnership continues to be our longest-standing sponsorship in sport! Read more here:
A massive thank you and good luck to Elaine Hamilton, who after eight highly successful years, is leaving McCrea to spend some more time with her family and undertake new projects in the future.
It’s back! On Sunday our Managing Director Douglas McCrea will begin his 14th Annual Charity Walk, as he walks the Kintyre Way for our charity partners! Read more about the walk, how you can keep up to date with Douglas' effort and how you can donate to our two charity partners here.
Congratulations and thank you to Jimmy Mitchell, who today is celebrating 10 years of working at McCrea!
Our July Financial Wellbeing Blog is now available to read; this month's edition introduces Douglas' next Charity Walk adventure, and we remind you about our restaurant and bar discount offer. The blog centres around mortgages, with a Track Record Mortgage being an option for helping first-time buyers take their first step on the property ladder. We celebrate a special anniversary in the office, and give you the chance to win a £50 voucher to Blue Dog!
Saving into a pension is one of the best ways to ensure that you'll enjoy a comfortable retirement, but there are many myths and misbeliefs which deter individuals from doing so. Find out the seven main pension myths and how we can help guide you through the process of retirement planning here:
The Bank of England has raised the interest rate to 5% as they continue to battle against high inflation. Find out more on how this may affect your personal financial situation, including your current mortgage deal, here:
While traditionally it may have been expected that we would pay off our mortgages before we retire, the rising cost of living and increase in homeowners taking advantage of pension flexibility means that many of us now retire before we have finished paying off a mortgage. Research has shown that one in six of us expect to be making mortgage payments past the age of 65 - here are some of your options if you think this might be you.
Pension tax relief can be a valuable boost to your retirement savings, so it’s important to make sure you’re not missing out. Read our article to find out about pension tax relief and how much you could add to your retirement savings here:
Our June Financial Wellbeing Blog is now available to read; this months edition recaps on the launch of our charity fundraising year, revealing our next event planned to raise funds for our new charity partners. The blog centres around remortgaging and why this could save you thousands per year, and here's your chance to win a £50 voucher to August House!
