Financial Matters

Confidence returns

Increased investor confidence in equity funds over the last few ...

Spring Budget overlooks first-time buyers

It was a disappointing Spring Budget for anyone looking to ...

News in Review - 11 April 2024

“Shop price inflation eased to the lowest level since ...

Economic Review - March 2024

Short-term growth forecasts upgraded New economic predictions produced by the ...

News in Review - 5 April 2024

“Another month of growth for UK car production is ...

Investing in an election year

If elections have consequences, as Barack Obama said, then 2024 looks ...

A plan to grow the economy

With the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) predicting the ...

News in Review - 27 March 2024

We have turned a corner after the shocks of the ...

Residential Property Review – March 2024

RICS responds to the Spring Budget   The Royal ...

Commercial Property Review – March 2024

Commercial property industry largely disappointed by the Spring Budget  ...

News in Review - 20 March 2024

“Britain looks to be out of recession already” ...

House number 13 – unlucky or not? 

A recent study1 suggests that some Brits are superstitious, as ...

News in Review - March 13 2024

“A plan to grow the economy, a plan for ...

The financial pitfalls that primarily affect women 

Research1 has shone a spotlight on the financial challenges that ...

The sophisticated scammers targeting YOU 

According to a study from NatWest1, seven in 10 people have ...

Spring Budget 2024

On 6 March, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivered his ...

Residential Property Review – February 2024

Positive start to the year for the housing market  ...

Commercial Property Review - February 2024

2024 – a turning point?  The recently released UK Commercial ...

In the news - Feb 2024

Gazundering in a buyer’s market  Research1 has ...

Equity release bouncing back?

After a challenging few years, equity release is picking up ...

News in Review - 14 February 2024

“This is the fourth consecutive month that house prices ...

Let’s get you sleeping better in 2024

If you’re losing sleep over your finances, you&...

Time for a midlife MOT?

Just to be clear, we’re not talking about ...

In the news 

Pension Tracing Service swamped  People who think they could ...

Economic Review - January 2024

UK economy rebounds in November Official statistics show the economy ...

News in Review - 31 January 2024

“Consumer confidence has started the year well” On ...

A year of portfolio expansion for BTL landlords?

2024 is set to be a promising year for landlords, with 32% ...

Global dividend update

A new study1 analysing global dividend trends has highlighted that, ...

Prospects of stronger economic growth

As we enter a new year, the global economy sits ...

Residential Property Review - January 2024

Falling mortgage rates bolster housing market   Hope seems to ...

Commercial Property Review - January 2024

Different challenges set to confront investors in 2024  The newly-released ...

News in Review - 10 January 2024

"The traditional retailers always tend to do well in the ...

Check you have the right protection in 2024

A new year is an ideal time to reassess your ...

Preparing for winter storms

Minnie and Olga, Regina and Stuart – are all storm ...

Autumn Statement update

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement ...

Preparing portfolios for resilience in 2024

The past few years have been challenging for investors with ...

Getting the economy “back on track”

With the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) predicting modest UK ...

News in Review - 3 January 2024

“With inflation more than halved we are starting to ...

Economic Review - December 2023

Inflation drop sparks rate cut speculation A surprise sharp decline ...

Residential Property Review - December 2023 

Sellers knock £18,000 off asking prices  Sellers accepted an ...

Commercial Property Review - December 2023 

‘Grey’ warehouse space on the rise  According ...

Protection – a financial and wellbeing safety net

Life has a funny way of turning out differently to ...

Gender division extends to money matters

Despite women’s earning power increasing significantly over recent ...

News in Review - 20 December 2023

“I don't think that we can say definitively that ...

Understanding your behavioural biases

As an investor, you will have your own financial personality ...

BOMAD to the rescue!

The Bank of Mum and Dad (BOMAD) is being called ...

News in Review - 13 December 2023

“This balanced proposal provides much-needed predictability and stability to ...

‘Spot the dog’ fund

According to the latest data1, the number of ‘dog&...

The FIRE investment movement

Many of us dream about retiring early so we can ...

News in Review - 11 December 2023

“A critical turning point” World leaders gathered in ...

Tax punishment on prudence

Taxes on savings and dividends are set to top £24...

It’s good to talk

A pandemic closely followed by a cost-of-living crisis has undoubtedly ...

Economic Review - November 2023

OBR cuts economic growth forecast Revised forecasts from the Office ...

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 ...

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&...

'Megatrends are defining the future’

The emergence of new trends and advancements such as the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 (...

It’s your retirement – don’t do it a disservice 

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned that 90% of ...

BTL landlords choosing to ‘retire’ 

Older buy-to-let (BTL) landlords are selling up in large numbers, ...

Wealth planning - striking a balance 

While recent financial challenges have taken their toll on everyone&...

How up to date are you with your pension? 

Here are a few things to consider.  How much ...

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 ...

Home Finance - In the news 1 August 2023

Apartment sales drive recovery   Agreed residential sales have ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

On the up – downsizing

Cost-of-living difficulties are forcing people to reconsider their housing situations, ...

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 ...

‘Magic’ scam warning 

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned pension holders to ...

Estate planning – take control

Inheritance Tax (IHT) is once again in the spotlight following ...

News in Review - 15 March 2023

“Confidence is returning” UK gross domestic product (GDP) ...

Economic Review - February 2023

Interest rate peak may be approaching Last month the Bank ...

Residential Property Review – February 2023

Housing market continues slowdown According to the latest UK Residential ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 (...

Residential Property Review - December 2022

Demand drops amid economic uncertainty Activity is weakening across the ...

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) ...

Looking to retire early? There’s lots to think about

It is the dream of many to retire early. Indeed, 270,000 ...

On the rise – protection insurance payouts

Claims paid out under protection insurance totalled £6.8bn in 20211, ...

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 ...

Economic Review - November 2022

OBR forecasts long but shallow recession Updated projections from the ...

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 ...

News in Review - 30 Nov 2022

“Black Friday is still an important milestone in the ...

Finding your ‘happy place’ in retirement

If you’re in Wiltshire and about to retire, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Intergenerational planning – a growing need

With the next 30 years set to witness the largest ever ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A lifetime of investing

As we move through life, our plans and goals will ...

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 ...

‘Flip the context’ and protect your hard-earned cash

Pension savers lost more than £2m to scammers in ...

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, ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 (...

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 ...