How to Ask Parents for a Deposit: 2026 Guide
Discover practical tips on how to ask parents for deposit help, from preparing your finances to having the conversation with confidence. Find out how.
August 5, 2026
Money & Relationships
Money and relationships don’t always mesh. Check out our advice on how to make the most of your relationships when money is concerned – brought to you by the expert team at Chipkie, Australia’s #1 platform for lending money between friends and family.
Family Financial Boundaries: 2026 Guide to Setting Them
Discover practical strategies for setting family financial boundaries that protect your money and relationships in 2026. Start building healthier habits today.
August 5, 2026
Family Personal Guarantee Risks: 2026 Guide
Understand the real family personal guarantee risks before you sign, from legal liability to losing your home. Protect yourself in 2026.
July 18, 2026
Family Loan for Aged Care: 2026 UK Guide
Discover how a family loan for aged care can help fund residential or nursing costs in 2026, plus key tips to protect family relationships. Find out more.
July 18, 2026
Buying a House With Friends in 2026: What Every Co-Owner Needs to Know
Thinking about buying a house with friends in 2026? Learn about joint mortgages, co-ownership agreements, tax implications, and how to protect your finances and friendships as a UK co-buyer.
April 8, 2026
Why Helping Your Child Clear Their Student Loan Should Be a Family Loan Rather Than a Gift
Discover why UK parents should structure student loan help as a formal family loan rather than a gift — protecting both parties financially, preserving mortgage affordability, and avoiding potential tax and legal pitfalls.
February 22, 2026
Why a Family Granny Flat Arrangement Could Cost You Thousands Without a Proper Agreement
Discover why funding a granny flat on your child’s property without a proper legal agreement could leave you thousands of pounds out of pocket — and how UK families can protect their investment from divorce, creditors, and disputes.
January 15, 2026
Why the Bank of Mum and Dad Could Cost Your Family Thousands in 2026
Discover why informal family loans and gifted deposits could trigger unexpected tax bills, legal disputes, and financial losses in 2026 — and how UK parents can protect their wealth while helping children onto the property ladder.
December 21, 2025
Unlocking Your Home’s Hidden Value: How UK Homeowners Can Use Equity to Support Family
Discover how UK homeowners can tap into property equity to help family onto the housing ladder, including remortgage options, tax implications, and essential safeguards to protect your retirement.
November 16, 2025
Lending a Helping Hand: How to Properly Set Up a Secured Family Car Loan in the UK
Learn how to properly set up a secured family car loan in the UK, protecting both lender and borrower with legal documentation, bill of sale agreements, and HPI registration to avoid costly disputes.
November 15, 2025