Financial Matters

Autumn Housing Market Outlook

The summer was largely positive for the housing market due ...

Autumn Retirement Round-Up

Several retirement reports have hit the headlines recently with a ...

Economic Review - September 2024

UK economic growth forecast upgraded An updated forecast published last ...

News in Review - 2nd October 2024

Financial considerations delaying divorce

New research1 has found that one in ten married ...

Commercial Property Market Review - September 2024

Growth expected in commercial property market   Savills expects ...

Residential Property Review - September 2024

Recovery in the residential market  Recent data indicates that ...

Using your pension to pass on wealth

If you thought your pension was just your retirement savings ...

The most affordable cities for FTBs

Jobs permitting, those looking to get on the property ladder ...

Advice to your younger self

A survey1 has found that 51% of people would tell themselves ...

Guidance for first-time buyers

Getting a foot onto the property ladder has always presented ...

Don't overlook a mid-life protection review

Research1 has found that people in their 30s and 40s ...

News in Review - 4 September 2024

“Shop prices fell into deflation for the first time ...

Landlords taking steps to up their EPC game

Research has found that some landlords are improving the energy ...

Residential Property Review - August 2024

First cut in Bank Rate in over four years  ...

Commercial Property Market Review - August 2024

Latest from RICS  The commercial property market remained relatively ...

News in Review - 28th August 2024

“We can get through this together”  In ...

What to consider when you buy a new build

Are you thinking of buying a new  build? The ...

Insight into behavioural investing

Have you ever made an irrational or impulsive purchase you&...

Economic Review - July 2024

UK growth stronger than expected  Figures released last month ...

Money - in the news - August 2024

Financial goals fall by the wayside  A poll has ...

ISAs: a quarter century strong

Since being launched on 6 April 1999 as successor to PEPs and ...

Limiting 'Home bias'

Does your investment portfolio suffer from too much ‘home ...

The equity release market - green shoots

According to a lifetime mortgage lender, one in five of ...

Commercial Property Market Review - July 2024

A report from Carter Jonas indicates some growth in commercial ...

Residential Property Review - July 2024

A new Labour government – what next for housing? &...

Take time to check your money - and your future - is protected

Football presenter Jeff Stelling has warned people to be on ...

Off on Holiday? Leave your home is fully insured

Are you looking forward to a long holiday this summer? ...

Wealth in the News - 16th July 2024

Are you a magpie investor?  Almost one in ten (9%) ...

UK Dividends - Positive News

Dividend investors have been rewarded so far in 2024, with payouts ...

Brighter outlook for Global Economy as inflation eases

At times in the past two years, it seemed to ...

News in Review - June 2024

“We need to move forward together”  After ...

Become mortgage-ready this summer

Do you have hopes to buy? Whether you’re ...

Optimistic days ahead

This year, summer brings hope of a better financial future ...

Economic Review - June 2024

Prospect of rate cut moves closer While last month once ...

The Real Value of a Survey

Nobody wants to pay too much for their home. During ...

Commercial Property Review - June 2024

Commercial trends of 2024  Flexibility, sustainability and diversification are key ...

Residential Property Review - June 2024

Housing market update  The UK housing market continues to ...

News in Review - June 18th

“As consumers gear up to spend more… there'...

Investing - adopting an Olympic mindset

The countdown is well and truly underway to this summer&...

No plans to downsize for the majority of the over 55s

Only one in seven non-retired homeowners over 55 plan to downsize ...

AI & Scams

Although there is much excitement surrounding the advent and development ...

Focusing on Self-Actualisation in retirement

To enjoy a financially secure retirement, it’s important ...

Economic Review - May 2024

UK growth rate at two-year high  Last month’...

Have you got your mortgage covered?

Taking out life insurance may not be a legal requirement ...

Transfer Window

Recently published research suggests the long-heralded ‘great wealth transfer&...

News in Review

“The market appears to be showing signs of resilience&...

News in Review - May 29th

“I will fight for every vote”  Last ...

Residential Property Review - May 2024

Housing market latest   The property market continues to ...

Commercial Property Review - May 2024

Central London office market – a Q1 update  Data ...

News in Review - May 22nd

“The sheer scale of this near three-year inflation shock ...

Buy-to-Let Landlords growing portfolios

New research1 indicates that more than half (52%) of buy-to-let (BTL) ...

IHT receipts at record levels

Figures released by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) show that ...

News in Review - May 15th

'A change in Bank Rate in June is neither ruled ...

Home Finance - In the News

Equity release trends  According to the Equity Release Council1, ...

Planning Children's Financial Futures

We all want a good start in life for the ...

In the News- May 2024

Find lost money!  Up to £800m of pension ...

Economic Review - April 2024

UK economic recovery gains momentum Official statistics published last month ...

More Later Life FTBs

The challenges young people face in getting on the property ...

A Plan to grow the Global economy

While the latest forecast released by the International Monetary Fund (...

The Cost of Dying - Relieving the Pressure

Nearly half (48%) of adults aged 18 to 40 don’t have ...

News in Review - 24 April 2024

“With UK inflation finally falling below the US, its ...

Residential Property Review - April 2024

Upcoming election has not discouraged potential movers  A survey ...

Commercial Property Review - April 2024

Commercial property market update  Latest research from Cluttons indicates ...

Adding Value to your home this Spring

If you’re looking to sell this year, you ...

In the news - April 2024

UK M&A activity drops nearly a fifth in 2023&...

Crafting your retirement strategy

Have you developed a retirement strategy yet? Whether you’...

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 ...

Investing in an election year

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

News in Review - 5 April 2024

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

Economic Review - March 2024

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

A plan to grow the economy

With the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) predicting 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 - 27 March 2024

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

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 ...

Commercial Property Review - February 2024

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

Residential Property Review - February 2024

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

In the News - February 2024

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

Equity Release

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 ...

A Year of Portfolio Expansion for BTL Landlords

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

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 ...

Global Dividend Update

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

Prospects for a 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 ...

Check you have the right protection 2024

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

Preparing for Winter Storms

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

Preparing portfolios for resilience in 2024

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

Getting the economy

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

News in Review - 3rd January 2024

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