
Economic Review - November 2023
OBR cuts economic growth forecast Revised forecasts from the Office ...
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Autumn Statement 2023
“Our plan for the British economy is working” ...

Home insurance claims?
Home insurance offers protection against the most likely things that ...

The complexities of succession planning
Succession, the hugely popular TV show, highlights the complexities of ...
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News in Review - 11 November 2023
“We are beginning to win the battle against inflation&...

Residential Property Review – November 2023
Residential supply and demand less downbeat According to the ...

Commercial Property Review – November 2023
ESG credentials come to the fore in the industrial and ...

Money - In the news - Nov 2023
Cost of raising a child soars Recent research1 has ...

Wealth – In the news - Nov 2023
More pension savers want to exclude oil New analysis1 ...

Home Finance – In the news - Nov 2023
Most landlords not selling yet Two in three buy-to-let ...

News in Review - 15 November 2023
“The UK economy has stagnated again in recent months&...
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'Megatrends are defining the future’
The emergence of new trends and advancements such as the ...
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New builds command hefty premium
New-build properties remain overwhelmingly popular despite a small drop in ...

Economic Review - October 2023
Inflation rate holds steady The Bank of England (BoE) Governor ...

News in Review - 1 November 2023
“AI will bring new knowledge, new opportunities for economic ...

“British pensioners should benefit from British business success”
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced measures in his first Mansion House ...

Crackdown on ‘finfluencers’
Influencers who generate content on financial topics are rapidly rising ...
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Your protection safety net
When faced with the unpredictability that life brings, it is ...

News in Review - 25 October 2023
"The near-term outlook for prices is now more mixed" The ...

Residential Property Review – October 2023
Conditions remain challenging The residential sales market continues ...

Commercial Property Review – October 2023
Industrial and warehouse space in demand New analysis ...

News in Review - 18 October 2023
"The UK economy is holding up but remains in a ...

Mortgages – keep calm
After successive Bank Rate rises, the cost of a mortgage ...

Investor implications - Dividend Allowance cuts
With the UK in the midst of a sharp tax-raising ...

News in Review - 11 October 2023
“It’s great to see financial services firms ...

Mortgage Charter provides relief
A helping hand for mortgage holders was announced at the ...

Achieving your long-term financial goals
After more than a decade of putting up with paltry ...

Lifetime Allowance removal provides pension boost
Several months have passed since the Spring Budget, which, although ...

News in Review - 6 October 2023
“Our new estimates indicate a stronger performance for professional ...

Older homeowners staying put
First home, family home… then what? Maybe nothing, new ...

FTSE 350 female board representation - a defining moment
Three years ahead of schedule, FTSE 350 companies have met the ...

Economic Review – September 2023
Rate-hike pause as inflation dips Last month, the Bank ...

News in Review - 27 September 2023
“Our job is to get inflation down” At ...

Residential Property Market Review - September 2023
Economic uncertainty weighs on the residential market The most recent ...

Commercial Property Market Review - September 2023
Private investors acquire £1.3bn of London office assets over 12 ...

News in Review - 20 September 2023
“The broader picture looks more positive, with the economy ...

The impact of age on life insurance?
Age is a key factor in determining cost when you ...

Joint mortgages for FTBs
Traditionally, when thinking about joint mortgages, most people picture a ...

News in Review - 13 September 2023
“India is going to be one of the most ...

Investment myths
To many, the world of investing is shrouded in mystery; ...

Over 50s reconsidering life insurance
Continued high inflation is prompting over 50s to reconsider whether ...

Your financial empowerment toolkit
Traditionally, people might have assessed their financial health by simply ...

The true value of financial advice today
There are clearly a variety of reasons why people utilise ...

Economic Review - August 2023
UK growth rate exceeds expectations The latest gross domestic product (...
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It’s your retirement – don’t do it a disservice
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned that 90% of ...
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BTL landlords choosing to ‘retire’
Older buy-to-let (BTL) landlords are selling up in large numbers, ...
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Wealth planning - striking a balance
While recent financial challenges have taken their toll on everyone&...
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How up to date are you with your pension?
Here are a few things to consider. How much ...
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Home insurance for home renovations
Home renovations are a popular way to give your property ...

Commercial Property Review – August 2023
Higher interest rates dampen investment The results of the ...

Residential Property Review – August 2023
Demand down but activity remains robust The residential sales ...

IHT goes mainstream
Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts have been consistently rising, with new ...

News in Review - 2 August 2023
‘A resilient financial sector’ Interest rates in the ...
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Home Finance - In the news 1 August 2023
Apartment sales drive recovery Agreed residential sales have ...
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Residential Property Review - July 2023
RICS survey shows demand falling Activity in ...

Economic Review - July 2023
UK inflation rate declines Data released by the Office for ...

Commercial Property Market Review - July 2023
Pricing uncertainty weighs on the market Savills recent ‘Market ...

News in Review - 5 July 2023
“These measures should offer comfort to those who are ...

News in Review - 12 July 2023
“British pensioners should benefit from British business success”&...

The benefits of being a new tax year front runner
The longer days of summer are the ideal time to ...

Signs of optimism in global economy
Although the global economy continues to face significant headwinds, statistics ...
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Economic Review - June 2023
Inflation persistence forces rates higher The Bank of England (BoE) ...

The risks of living without home contents insurance
One in five 18 to 24-year-olds plan to cancel their home ...

Baffled and confused? We speak your language
Financial jargon can be confusing and overwhelming. A new study1 ...

News in Review - 14 June 2023
“The Atlantic Declaration sets a new standard for economic ...
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News in Review - 21 June 2023
“We have to do everything we can as a ...

Are you a wealth accumulator?
Having your finances in order brings tremendous peace of mind. ...

Commercial Property Market Review – June 2023
Firms office space intentions over the next three years ...

Residential Property Review – June 2023
Mixed signals in mortgage and housing markets Inflation hasn&...

News in Review - 28 June 2023
“If we don't raise rates now, it could be ...

Bringing clarity to your decision-making
In today’s increasingly complex and challenging world, financial ...

Review your resilience
Awareness of the importance of protection has risen since the ...

Economic Review – May 2023
UK growth forecasts upgraded Revised projections released last month by ...

Residential Property Review – May 2023
Mixed market signals in May Recent releases from Savills ...

Commercial Property Market Review – May 2023
Spotlight on UK retail The recently released shopping centre ...

Landlords tune in?
More than two in five landlords are not aware of ...

Offsetting fiscal drag
The gradual reduction of disposable income due to inflation and ...

On the trail of unpaid IHT
HMRC has set up a new specialist team to target ...

Money - In the news 9 May 2023
Digital pound likely this decade The Treasury and the ...

Wealth - In the news - 9 May 2023
Land driving surge in UK’s net worth &...

Home Finance - In the news 9 May 2023
Buyers priced out Some 41% of participants in a recent ...

Economic Review - April 2023
Recent signs of economic resilience While the latest gross domestic ...

Residential Property Review - April 2023
Residential market update Demand, sales and new listings all remain ...

Commercial Property Market Review - April 2023
Investor confidence returns as pricing plateaus UK commercial investment volumes ...
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The best (retirement) gift for your child?
With the cost of children’s birthday presents and ...

Unaffordable deals trap mortgage prisoners
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been reported to estimate ...
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Starting early in the new tax year
A new tax year has begun and with it comes ...

Selling your house this spring
If you’re planning to put your home up ...

Spring Budget 2023 – key points
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Spring Budget on 15 March declaring ...

Economic Review - March 2023
UK expected to avoid recession Revised forecasts from the Office ...
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On the up – downsizing
Cost-of-living difficulties are forcing people to reconsider their housing situations, ...
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Insuring your solar panels?
More people are installing solar panels to their homes, spurred ...

Family Finances: get talking
New research1 suggests young adults and their parents are becoming ...

Renters tune in – income protection
The number of households renting privately in the UK increased ...

Residential Property Review - March 2023
Spring Budget – ‘trailblazer’ deals announced In the ...

Commercial Property Market Review – March 2023
Spring Budget – Investment Zones announced On 15 March, Jeremy Hunt ...
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‘Magic’ scam warning
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned pension holders to ...
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Estate planning – take control
Inheritance Tax (IHT) is once again in the spotlight following ...
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News in Review - 15 March 2023
“Confidence is returning” UK gross domestic product (GDP) ...
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Economic Review - February 2023
Interest rate peak may be approaching Last month the Bank ...
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Residential Property Review – February 2023
Housing market continues slowdown According to the latest UK Residential ...
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Commercial Property Market Review – February 2023
Commercial market downbeat but withstanding Conditions in the commercial property ...

News in Review - 8 March 2023
“High streets continue to show the biggest improvement” ...

News in Review - 1 March 2023
“Consumers have suddenly shown more optimism about the state ...

Essential equity release still dominates
New equity release lending hit £1.5bn in Q3 20221, ...

Giving your children a helping hand
With the current generation of graduates typically leaving university with ...

Take control to improve your wellbeing
With financial concerns at the fore for many people, unfortunately ...

Stamp Duty update
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement ...

Retirement reboot?
Nowadays there are more choices open to you than ever ...

News in Review - 22 Feb 2023
“The peak may have started to pass but prices ...

Home Finance - In the news - Feb 2023
Green mortgages A recent survey1 has revealed that four ...

Money - In the news - Feb 2023
On your radar – CTFs His Majesty’s ...

Wealth - In the news - Feb 2023
Hold your nerve Recent research1 reveals women are more ...

News in Review - 15 Feb 2023
“Our economy is more resilient than many feared… ...

Beat the tax chill
Following his controversial ‘stealth tax’ Statement in November, ...
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Looking to buy in 2023? Get planning
Even in times of economic turbulence, the fundamentals of house ...

News in Review - 8 Feb 2023
“There is an encouraging downward path of inflation in ...
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Economic Review - January 2023
UK growth beats expectations The latest gross domestic product (GDP) ...

Commercial Property Market Review – January 2023
Commercial property deals at ten-year low Commercial property deals have ...

Residential Property Review - January 2023
Housing market slowing but far from stopped Supply and demand ...

News in Review - 4 January 2023
“For hard-working families facing today’s challenging economic ...

Economic Review - December 2022
Bank Rate raised again In mid-December, the Bank of England (...
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Residential Property Review - December 2022
Demand drops amid economic uncertainty Activity is weakening across the ...
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Commercial Property Market Review - December 2022
Stability and optimism for commercial property Average prime yields stabilised ...

News in Review - 21 December 2022
"We've seen possibly this week, the first glimmer that (inflation) ...
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Looking to retire early? There’s lots to think about
It is the dream of many to retire early. Indeed, 270,000 ...
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On the rise – protection insurance payouts
Claims paid out under protection insurance totalled £6.8bn in 20211, ...
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Anyone can fall victim in an ‘epidemic of fraud’
The latest annual fraud report published by UK Finance stresses ...

News in Review - 14 December 2022
“Our reforms deliver smarter regulation of financial services that ...

Equity release increase driven by cost-of-living pressures
In recent years, equity release has become an increasingly popular ...
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Economic Review - November 2022
OBR forecasts long but shallow recession Updated projections from the ...
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News in Review - 7 December 2022
“Even before the recent increases in mortgage rates, affordability ...

Residential Property Review - November 2022
More Stamp Duty changes in Autumn Statement Chancellor Jeremy Hunt&...

Commercial Property Market Review - November 2022
Weakening outlook for commercial property The Q3 2022 RICS UK Commercial ...
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News in Review - 30 Nov 2022
“Black Friday is still an important milestone in the ...
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Finding your ‘happy place’ in retirement
If you’re in Wiltshire and about to retire, ...
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Pensions update
Recently released research1 suggests UK consumers are becoming more knowledgeable ...

News in Review - 23 Nov 2022
“A balanced plan for stability” Last Thursday, ...

Mortgage market update
It’s been a busy couple of months in ...

IHT share loss relief – tune in
In challenging market conditions, it’s likely that some ...

News in Review - 16 Nov 2022
Last week’s release by the Office for National ...

Autumn Statement 2022
“We will face into the storm” On 17 November, ...

Trending – ‘living legacies’
Over-55s are increasingly looking to help their families out ...

Selling with success
Planning to sell? You already know there’s a ...

News in Review - 9 Nov 2022
“The road ahead will be a tough one… ...

Economic Review - October 2022
Chancellor’s fiscal statement delayed The government has pushed ...

Climate change for investors
As the world continues to emerge from the pandemic, although ...

Pensions – saving for your children’s future
It may be an old adage, but definitely one that ...

Housing market resilience
The number of home movers fell 35% year-on-year in the first ...

News in Review - 2 Nov 2022
“Our number one priority is economic stability and restoring ...

Residential Property Review - October 2022
Mortgage turmoil shakes housing market A turbulent economic and political ...

Commercial Property Market Review – October 2022
Rising yields and flight to quality Most commercial property yields ...

Challenging waters ahead
Even experienced investors are likely to find the current investment ...

Keeping investment emotions in check
While Rudyard Kipling may not have been thinking about investments ...

In the news – Home Finance Q4
Gardens uprooted A quarter (25%) of homeowners in the UK ...
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In the news - Money/Wealth
Healthy dividends UK listed companies paid out £37bn ...

News in Review - 26 Oct 2022
“We now need stability and unity” In another ...
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Can green home improvements add value?
With energy bills soaring, the advantages of improving energy efficiency ...

Your financial wellbeing hub
The past couple of years have undoubtedly been a challenge ...
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Intergenerational planning – a growing need
With the next 30 years set to witness the largest ever ...
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News in Review - 21 October 2022
"We need to act now to reassure the markets of ...

News in Review - 12 Oct 2022
“We are experiencing a fundamental shift in ...
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Your protection, your peace of mind
We all know financial commitments are a fact of life. ...

News in Review - 5 Oct 2022
“We live in rapidly moving times” The Prime ...
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Economic Review - September 2022
Chancellor’s Growth Plan In his first fiscal statement ...

Residential Property Review - September 2022
Strong monthly transactions but slowing activity ahead Latest data from ...

Commercial Property Market Review - September 2022
Grade A offices dominate Activity in London’s city ...

News in Review - 28 August 2022
“Our entire focus is on making Britain more globally ...

The Growth Plan 2022
“We need a new approach for a new era&...

Approach mortgages for over-65s positively
Are you over sixty-five and finding it challenging to get ...

Personality traits of the self-made millionaire
In the first study of its kind1, researchers have distinguished ...

News in Review - 14 September 2022
" Queen Elizabeth II was the rock on which modern Britain ...

News in Review - 7 September 2022
"I will deliver a bold plan to cut taxes and ...

Economic Review - August 2022
Retailers report sales growth Online discounts and the hot summer ...

Demand for energy-efficient properties strengthens
A growing proportion of house hunters are focusing on energy-efficient ...

Sandwich generation: how are you?
The sandwich generation are certainly used to challenges and putting ...

News in Review - 31 August 2022
"With the right support in place and with regulator, government, ...

Residential Property Review – August 2022
Slowing market as demand dips again The UK residential market ...

Commercial Property Market Review – August 2022
Caution key in Q2 RICS survey Μacroeconomic pressures are ...

News in Review - 24 August 2022
“Own-label ranges are at record levels of popularity” ...

Considerations when buying new builds
Demand for new builds is on the up due to ...
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Divorce and your pension – a supporting role
Research1 suggests that nearly one in five people are, or ...

Good to know – JISA to adult ISA transition period
Currently a Junior Individual Savings Account (JISA) can be held ...

News in Review - 17 August 2022
“These are challenging times” In a week where ...

Five common mortgage myths
Getting a foot on the property ladder is an aspiration ...

Know your pension numbers
With so many financial priorities to juggle, it can be ...

Revisiting your IHT strategy
Latest data from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) revealed IHT ...

Don’t give up your protection policy
With households facing the biggest squeeze on their incomes in ...

News in Review - 11 August 2022
“It’s our job to get inflation back ...

News in Review - 3 August 2022
“The world’s three largest economies are stalling, ...
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Economic Review - July 2022
UK economy expands in May The latest gross domestic product ...

Trust Registration Service update
The Trust Registration Service (TRS) opened in 2017 with the aim ...

Your retirement today
The Class of 2022 retirement report1 provides a riveting insight into ...

Home Finance - In the news 1 August 2022
The great bungalow shortage Demand for bungalows has increased over 60% ...

Residential Property Review - July 2022
Cooling demand slows sales Demand is cooling in the UK ...

Commercial Property Market Review - July 2022
Strong first half for commercial property Investment and take-up performed ...

News in Review - 27 July 2022
“Food sales picked up due to the Jubilee celebrations, ...

Money - In the news 27th July 2022
‘Side hustling’ becomes the norm Nearly half (46%) of ...

Wealth - In the news July 2022
Huge rise in individuals exceeding pension Annual Allowance In the ...

News in Review - 20 July 2022
“The economy rebounded in May with growth across all ...

Spotlight on investor sentiment and super trends
A new investor sentiment survey1 shows that, while investors are ...

Equity release product standard introduced
All equity release plans sold to new customers from 28 March 2022 ...

When in (financial) doubt – talk it out!
According to a recent survey1, 90% of households are worried about ...

Property trends shaping 2022
The pandemic was a tumultuous time for us all – ...

The power of purposeful wealth
Most people would agree that wealth is not about hoarding ...

Come retirement, you reap what you sow
Hindsight, they say, is a wonderful thing and that is ...

News in Review - 13 July 2022
“Getting the economy growing again has got ...

2022 and the rise of inflation.
The cause of the downturn in global equity markets is ...

In the driving seat
Many people have used the last couple of years to ...

Economic Review - June 2022
Slowdown fears mount The latest gross domestic product (GDP) statistics ...

News in Review - 29 June 2022
“Both retailers and their customers are in for hard ...

Residential Property Review - June 2022
UK housing market – busy but slowing Following two frenetic ...

Property Market Review - June 2022
Quality is key for London office space After its pandemic-induced ...

2022’s buy-to-let hotspots
Bristol, Oxford, Cambridge, Manchester and Luton have been hailed the ...

IHT reporting – all change
Keeping up to date with tax changes can be challenging ...

Time in the market is more important than timing the market
"Far more money has been lost by investors preparing for ...

News in Review - 15 June 2022
The release of the latest Economic Outlook from the Organisation ...

BTL investors tap into domestic holiday demand
Pandemic-related travel restrictions have unleashed huge demand for UK-based rentals ...

How to value financial advice
In recent times the importance of expert financial advice has ...

News in Review - 8 June 2022
‘There’s a real pent-up desire among the ...

Economic Review - May 2022
Bank warns of deteriorating outlook The Bank of England (BoE) ...

FCA outlines plans to get people investing
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a new strategy ...

Property Marketing Review - May 2022
Return to the office According to a recent business update, ...

Residential Property Marketing Review - May 2022
Three key Queen’s Speech commitments Housing featured prominently ...

Up close and personal with your mortgage rate
Do you know if you could benefit from remortgaging? If ...

Pensioners sitting on cash ISAs
An alarming set of data has come to light. Over ...

In your 40s? Is your pension age changing?
More than four in five people in their 40s are ...

Are your home contents worth more than you think?
In January this year, a team clearing out the home ...

Life admin personality types – are you a forward thinker?
When it comes to mundane but crucial organisation tasks – ...

Economic Review - April 2022
IMF cuts growth forecast The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has ...

Get your ducks in a row for the 2022/23 tax year
Effective tax planning strategies can help shield you from the ...

Second-best year on record for fund inflows
Despite the pandemic, new stats from The Investment Association (IA)1 ...

News in Review - 27 April 2022
“Online sales were hit particularly hard due to lower ...

Money - In the news 27th April 2022
Savers say goodbye to £34m in LISA bonuses During ...

Wealth - In the news 27th April 2022
Dividend growth 2022 – cautious optimism A recent report1 has revealed ...

Residential Property Review – April 2022
Supply shortages fail to blunt sales Low availability is once ...

Commercial Property Market Review – April 2022
Industrial space in high demand in Q1 Elevated occupier demand ...

As life changes your mortgage should too
The cost of living has shot up in recent months, ...

Pension wealth increasing
New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) Wealth ...

Renters feeling the strain
The cost-of-living crisis is likely to be felt by most ...

News in Review - 20 Apr 2022
“We are facing a crisis on top of a ...

News in Review - 13 April 2022
“This will reduce our dependence on power sources exposed ...

On the move this spring?
As we move into spring, aspiring movers will likely find ...

Achieving balance this spring
As well as being a season of hope and renewal, ...

Economic Review March 2022
Bank Rate raised again Last month, the Bank of England (...

News in Review - 6 April 2022
“This is a moment of consequence and peril for ...

News in Review - 30 Mar 2022
“The government will support the British people” Rishi ...

Residential Property Review – March 2022
Sales up as demand stays strong 2022 has picked up where 2021 ...

Spring Forecast Statement 2022
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, delivered his 2022 Spring Statement ...

News in Review - 23 Mar 2022
'The economy has recently been subject to a succession of ...

News in Review - 16 March 2022
“At the Spring Statement, Rishi Sunak has to make ...

Preserving your retirement from the risk of mental decline
Many of us can now look forward to a longer ...

News in Review - 9 Mar 2022
‘The situation remains highly fluid and the outlook is ...

Long-term renters miss out
In today’s market, getting a foot on the ...

The ‘Late Financial Bloomer’ faces a complex retirement journey
A new group of consumers, dubbed the ‘Late Financial ...

News in Review - 2 Mar 2022
“The UK is announcing the largest and most severe ...

News in Review - 12 Jan 2022
“Although supply chains remain severely stretched, there are at ...

News in Review - 15 Dec 2021
‘Fresh restrictions are a big setback for businesses’ ...

News in Review - 22 Dec 2021
“We’re concerned about inflation in the medium ...

News in Review - 5 Jan 2022
‘2022 will be defined as the year of the squeeze&...

News in Review - 19 Jan 2022
“It’s amazing to see the size of ...

News in Review - 26 Jan 2022
“It’s likely households will face a cost-of-living ...

News in Review - 2 Feb 2022
“The economy has recovered more quickly than expected, creating ...

News in Review - 9 Feb 2022
“I’m afraid we do have to raise ...

News in Review - 16 Feb 2022
“GDP grew robustly across the fourth quarter as a ...

News in Review - 23 Feb 2022
“Falling COVID cases and the slow return to offices ...

Residential Property Review – February 2022
Promising signs in the UK housing market Following a record-breaking 2021, ...

Commercial Property Market Review – February 2022
Upbeat mood for regional office activity The regional office investment ...

The fine print of home insurance T&Cs
Few people enjoy reading the fine details of insurance terms ...

Climate disclosures top corporate agendas in 2022
Regulators have been urged by the IMF to do more ...

Making savings for your children work
Many parents are keen to give their children a flying ...

Have you been ‘catfished’ by a property?
Not all prospective homebuyers will be familiar with ‘catfishing&...

Consumers and investors tune in to tackle climate change
More than half (57%) of consumers want their pension to be ...

Lights, camera, action!
Did you know that Jackie Chan’s stunt team ...

How to minimise your risk of property chain collapse
Picture the scene: you’ve found your dream home, ...

Gen up to protect yourself from pension scams
With pension scam losses totalling millions each year, good news ...
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Economic Review - January 2022
Economy regains pre-pandemic size The UK economy grew strongly in ...

‘Special dividends’ boost investor income
In Q3 2021, UK dividends reached £34.9bn, an impressive 89% year-on-year ...

Time to consider external factors
The Autumn Budget may have left a sense that nothing ...

Home Finance - In the news
FTBs go mad for BoMaD Half of all ...

In the news - Wealth
Your 2022 playlist Research studies over the years have reinforced the ...

In the news - Money
Scam victims suffer a £9.3bn wellbeing impact Unfortunately, scams ...

What trends will dominate the housing market in 2022?
Last year house prices rose to new heights and the ...

Prepare with confidence
If you are in the dark about how to prepare ...

Money for new homes in the Autumn Budget
The Autumn Budget included fresh spending pledges on housing from ...

Great expectations as a new year dawns
We could be forgiven for focusing on life’s ...

Building financial resilience in 2022
The new year is the perfect time to reassess how ...

Economic Review - December 2021
Bank sanctions December rate rise The Bank of England (BoE) ...

Residential Property Review – December 2021

Property Market Review - December 2021

Blocking out ‘noise’ for the good of your portfolio
It’s so easy to feel overwhelmed by the ...

News in Review - 8 Dec 2021
‘The global recovery is strong but imbalanced’ Last ...

Financial advice and wellbeing: a match made in heaven
Recent research has found that those who receive professional financial ...

Annex army on the march
The words ‘Granny’ and ‘annex’ may ...

Economic Review - November 2021
Inflationary pressures mount Official statistics show the UK headline rate ...

News in Review - 1 Nov 2021
“We need to bolster our protections against this new ...

Becoming a financial wellbeing ‘all-rounder’
Financial wellbeing is closely aligned with the control people have ...

A lifetime of investing
As we move through life, our plans and goals will ...

News In Review - 24 Nov 2021
“If we are serious about going for growth, then 2022 ...

Switch from SVRs for better rates
Navigating the labyrinth of financial acronyms can leave even the ...

FCA highlights need for adequate protection cover
Back in February, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released its ...

Sudden Wealth Syndrome: coping with a windfall
You’d be likely to feel happy and excited ...

News In Review - 17 Nov 2021
“For all our disagreements, the world is undeniably heading ...

‘Flip the context’ and protect your hard-earned cash
Pension savers lost more than £2m to scammers in ...

News in Review - 10 Nov 2021
“We think there will be some need to increase ...

Boost the value of your home
Homeowners have benefited from double-digit house price growth in the ...

Grandparents increased generosity during the pandemic
Most grandparents are familiar with the financial challenges faced by ...

‘Cash is king’ mentality could prove costly
For many years, savers have seen cash as a safe, ...

News in Review - 3 Nov 2021
“The world is looking to you” All eyes ...

Economic Review - October 2021
OBR forecasts stronger growth The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) ...

Mortgage process a mystery to many young adults
It is not only prohibitive house prices and stringent affordability ...

UK investors plan to continue lockdown habits
During the pandemic, many people have been able to significantly ...

News in Review - 27 Oct 2021
“Growth is being accompanied by an unprecedented rise ...

Humble mortgage overpayments add up
A boost in UK savings as a result of reduced ...

Working together to tackle the climate crisis
Due to be held this November in Glasgow, the United ...

Home Finance - In the news
Rising interest in equity release More than half of homeowners ...

Residential Property Review - October 2021
Supply still lagging demand Steady buyer demand and a sixth ...

Commercial Property Market Review - October 2021
Strong recovery for UK flex market According to Workthere research, ...

News in Review - 20 Oct 2021
‘Global cooperation is key to addressing our shared challenges ...

Money - In the news
A third enter retirement in debt Retirement. You’ve ...

Wealth - In the news
ESG assets will exceed £36.5trn by 2025 ESG assets are ...

News in Review - 13 Oct 2021
“The global recovery continues, but momentum has weakened” ...

Triple lock changes for 2022-23
After much speculation, in September, the Secretary of State for ...

National Insurance and dividend tax rises
A new health and social care tax will be introduced ...

Percentage sales at decade high
Analysis1 suggests that almost seven in ten UK properties for ...

Estate planning update
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) published its annual statistics on ...

News in Review - 6 Oct 2021
“Household saving fell particularly strongly in the latest quarter ...

LPA overhaul? – consultation launched
During the summer, the Ministry of Justice launched a 12-week ...

Autumn: a time of change and preparation
As the darker evenings and colder days of autumn approach, ...

Reasons for economic optimism in the autumn months
Over the summer months, forecasting agencies took turns to upgrade ...

Robust recovery for housing and mortgage markets
Projections produced by the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) suggest ...

Economic Review - September 2021
Upgrade to UK GDP growth The Office for National Statistics (...

News in Review - 22 Sept 2021
“This is fundamentally a growth market, and we see ...

News in Review - 29 Sept 2021
‘Against a backdrop of robust goods demand and continuing ...

Pension savers enticed by ‘risky’ investments
At a time where it is becoming harder to save ...

Residential Property Review - September 2021
Signs of solidity in UK housing market After reaching record ...

Property Market Review - September 2021
Robust figures for commercial property market Commercial property investment volumes ...