Protecting your income

As a homeowner, you rightly take great care when choosing your mortgage, however some people fail to take as much care when it comes to protecting their income. A staggering 5160 homes were repossessed in 2025 and in the fourth quarter of 2025, 80,490 home owners were in arrears. (Source: https://www.credit-connect.co.uk/news/consumer-collections/mortgage-repossessions-increased-by-39-in-2025/

Speak to us about how you can ensure you do not struggle to meet your financial commitments. This type of insurance is easily arranged and there are some very reasonable price policies available.

We do not charge a fee for our advice, so even if you already have a policy in place, it is worth speaking to use to find out whether we can save you money.

Some statistics about accident and sickness in the UK:

 

-Statutory sick pay is just £123.25 per week.

 

-680,000 working people sustained an injury at work according to the Labour Force Survey between 2024 and 2025.

-511,000 people suffered from musculoskeletal disorders (such as back pain and repetitive strain injuries) caused by their work between 2024 and 2025. 40.1 million working days were lost due to work-related illness and workplace injury combined. (Source: Health and Safety Executive)

-Nearly 4 million people were claiming incapacity or disability benefits in 2025. (Source: BBC 2025)

We use a number of providers to cover short-term and long-term income protection needs. Costs vary widely across the market so make sure you call us for an illustration. Call on 07866 493113 or email us on info@bluestrawberrymortgages.com.