{"id":1608,"date":"2023-01-31T17:55:22","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T17:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staffonly-it.co.uk\/sfc\/?page_id=1608"},"modified":"2023-11-24T17:37:33","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T17:37:33","slug":"equity-release","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staffonly-it.co.uk\/sfc\/sfc-mortgages\/equity-release\/","title":{"rendered":"Equity Release"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-bg-parallax\" data-bg-align=\"center center\" data-direction=\"up\" data-mute=\"false\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-velocity=\"-0.2\" data-mobile-enabled=\"false\" data-break_parents=\"0\" data-bg-image=\"https:\/\/staffonly-it.co.uk\/sfc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/equity-release-hero.jpg\" data-bg-repeat=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"rgba(25,25,25,0.45)\" data-blend-mode=\"overlay\" ><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background fusion-parallax-up 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title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:52;line-height:1.15;\">Equity Release<\/h1><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-custom fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span \" style=\"--button_bevel_color:var(--awb-color5);--button_bevel_color_hover:var(--awb-color5);--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_color:var(--awb-color7);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_hover_color:rgba(121,60,150,0.8);--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color7);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color7);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:rgba(121,60,150,0.8);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:rgba(121,60,150,0.8);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"\/sfc\/contact-us\/#form\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Refer a Client<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:80px;--awb-padding-bottom:80px;--awb-background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1372.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInLeft\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">What is equity release?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Equity release is a popular option for homeowners who have paid off most or all of their existing mortgage and anticipate incurring substantial expenses later in life. It allows individuals to release tax-free income from the value of their house for a variety of purposes, such as debt reduction, family support, a holiday, or care costs. The &#8220;no negative equity guarantee&#8221; ensures that the estate of your client will never owe more than the property is worth upon sale. Often, equity release programmes offer portability, allowing you to relocate, and repayment is not required until long-term care or death. In accordance with the conditions of their equity release plan, your client may also continue living in their home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">What is the criteria for equity release?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Equity release is a viable option for UK homeowners aged 55 and above, who may be looking to enjoy their retirement or make significant purchases. Lenders take various factors into account when considering an equity release application, such as the age of the applicant and their spouse, their lifestyle, health, family situation, and other sources of income. In addition, a property valuation is conducted to determine its current market value, sales statistics in the area over the past few months, the quality of the property, its maintenance standards, and whether it is sellable. Clients typically have a specific amount in mind, and requesting the maximum amount comes with the highest rate. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Specialist Finance Centre\u2019s approach to equity release<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Equity release is a crucial financial decision that requires careful consideration and expert guidance. At Specialist Finance Centre, we understand the importance of finding the right equity release solution for your clients, tailored to their unique circumstances. As a trusted partner, we offer a seamless and stress-free application process, providing access to only Equity Release Council member providers, guaranteeing an extra layer of protection for your clients. Our team of experts work tirelessly to find the best solution, ensuring that all personal needs are met. With our years of experience and exceptional service, we are confident that we can deliver a smooth and efficient equity release process that is tailored to the needs of your clients.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:40px;--awb-padding-right:40px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:40px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-box-shadow:0px 8px 10px -3px var(--awb-color7);;--awb-border-color:hsla(var(--awb-color3-h),var(--awb-color3-s),calc(var(--awb-color3-l) + 70%),var(--awb-color3-a));--awb-border-top:0px;--awb-border-right:0px;--awb-border-bottom:0px;--awb-border-left:0px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 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Please try again later.<\/span><\/div><button type=\"button\" class=\"close toggle-alert\" data-dismiss=\"alert\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/form><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:80px;--awb-padding-bottom:90px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1372.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.19;\">Your Specialists Mortgages Team<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:40px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography2-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography2-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography2-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography2-text-transform);--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography2-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography2-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography2-font-style);\"><p>The way we do business is driven by our people \u2013 from our specialist mortgage advisors to our business development managers. Find out more about who we are here.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:40px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:right;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"\/sfc\/meet-the-team\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Meet the SFC Team<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-post-cards fusion-post-cards-1 fusion-grid-archive fusion-grid-columns-4\" style=\"--awb-dots-align:center;--awb-active-filter-border-size:3px;--awb-filters-height:36px;\"><ul class=\"fusion-grid fusion-grid-4 fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-grid-posts-cards\"><li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-border-top:6px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;\" 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data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-margin-top:20px;--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-dropshadow imageframe-2 hover-type-zoomin\" style=\"-webkit-box-shadow: 4px 4px 8px rgba(19,101,168,0.36);box-shadow: 4px 4px 8px rgba(19,101,168,0.36);\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"mailto:steffan@sfbroker.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Steffan James\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Steffan James\" src=\"https:\/\/staffonly-it.co.uk\/sfc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/SFC-APR23-018-SteffanJ-web.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/staffonly-it.co.uk\/sfc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/SFC-APR23-018-SteffanJ-web.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-1886\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27400%27%20height%3D%27600%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20400%20600%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27400%27%20height%3D%27600%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/staffonly-it.co.uk\/sfc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/SFC-APR23-018-SteffanJ-web-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/staffonly-it.co.uk\/sfc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/SFC-APR23-018-SteffanJ-web.jpg 400w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:24;line-height:1.25;\">Steffan James<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four min-height-50\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:5px;--awb-margin-bottom:15px;--awb-margin-left:5px;--awb-font-size:18px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:18;line-height:1.44;\">Mortgage & Protection Advisor<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-social-links fusion-social-links-1 fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-alignment:center;--awb-box-border-top:0px;--awb-box-border-right:0px;--awb-box-border-bottom:0px;--awb-box-border-left:0px;--awb-icon-colors-hover:rgba(119,153,173,0.8);--awb-box-colors-hover:rgba(232,232,232,0.8);--awb-box-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-box-border-color-hover:var(--awb-color4);\" data-animationType=\"fadeIn\" data-animationDuration=\"0.3\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-social-networks color-type-custom\"><div class=\"fusion-social-networks-wrapper\"><a class=\"fusion-social-network-icon fusion-tooltip fusion-linkedin fa-linkedin-in fab\" style=\"color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);font-size:24px;\" data-placement=\"top\" data-title=\"LinkedIn\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" title=\"LinkedIn\" aria-label=\"linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/steffan-james-cemap-2b836127\/\"><\/a><a class=\"fusion-social-network-icon fusion-tooltip fusion-mail awb-icon-mail\" style=\"color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);font-size:24px;\" data-placement=\"top\" data-title=\"Email\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" title=\"Email\" aria-label=\"mail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"mailto:&#115;&#116;ef&#102;a&#110;&#064;&#115;fb&#114;&#111;&#107;e&#114;.co&#046;uk\"><\/a><a class=\"fusion-social-network-icon fusion-tooltip fusion-phone awb-icon-phone\" style=\"color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);font-size:24px;\" data-placement=\"top\" data-title=\"Phone\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" title=\"Phone\" aria-label=\"phone\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"tel:02920218630\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-border-top:6px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;\" 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data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-margin-top:20px;--awb-margin-right:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:20px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-dropshadow imageframe-3 hover-type-zoomin\" style=\"-webkit-box-shadow: 4px 4px 8px rgba(19,101,168,0.36);box-shadow: 4px 4px 8px rgba(19,101,168,0.36);\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"mailto:rachael@sfbroker.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"rachael thomas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Rachael Thomas\" src=\"https:\/\/staffonly-it.co.uk\/sfc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rachel-thomas.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/staffonly-it.co.uk\/sfc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rachel-thomas.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-2156\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27400%27%20height%3D%27600%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20400%20600%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27400%27%20height%3D%27600%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/staffonly-it.co.uk\/sfc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rachel-thomas-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/staffonly-it.co.uk\/sfc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rachel-thomas.jpg 400w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:24;line-height:1.25;\">Rachael Thomas<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four min-height-50\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:5px;--awb-margin-bottom:15px;--awb-margin-left:5px;--awb-font-size:18px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:18;line-height:1.44;\">Mortgage & Protection Advisor<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-social-links fusion-social-links-2 fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-alignment:center;--awb-box-border-top:0px;--awb-box-border-right:0px;--awb-box-border-bottom:0px;--awb-box-border-left:0px;--awb-icon-colors-hover:rgba(119,153,173,0.8);--awb-box-colors-hover:rgba(232,232,232,0.8);--awb-box-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-box-border-color-hover:var(--awb-color4);\" data-animationType=\"fadeIn\" data-animationDuration=\"0.3\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-social-networks color-type-custom\"><div class=\"fusion-social-networks-wrapper\"><a class=\"fusion-social-network-icon fusion-tooltip fusion-linkedin fa-linkedin-in fab\" style=\"color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);font-size:24px;\" data-placement=\"top\" data-title=\"LinkedIn\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" title=\"LinkedIn\" aria-label=\"linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/rachael-thomas-4b012896\"><\/a><a class=\"fusion-social-network-icon fusion-tooltip fusion-mail awb-icon-mail\" style=\"color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);font-size:24px;\" data-placement=\"top\" data-title=\"Email\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" title=\"Email\" aria-label=\"mail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"mailto:&#114;&#097;chae&#108;&#064;sfbro&#107;&#101;r.&#099;&#111;&#046;uk\"><\/a><a class=\"fusion-social-network-icon fusion-tooltip fusion-phone awb-icon-phone\" style=\"color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);font-size:24px;\" data-placement=\"top\" data-title=\"Phone\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" title=\"Phone\" aria-label=\"phone\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"tel:02920218630\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion-flex-column post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-border-top:6px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;\" 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