The CPI rate of inflation rose to 3.5% in April—above forecasts—driven by energy, services and air fares The £20,000 ISA limit is to remain but changes to the cash ISA component are under review The government is expected to expand eligibility for winter fuel payments in the Autumn Budget “April’s rise in inflation was widely […]
Monthly archives: May 2025
Residential Property Review – May 2025
Knight Frank raises its UK house price growth forecast to 3.5% for 2025 amid rate cut optimism March saw a surge in transactions as buyers rushed to beat the Stamp Duty changes Buy-to-let investors increasingly target northern regions for affordability and rental yield advantages Improving rate outlook boosts UK forecasts Knight Frank has raised its […]
Commercial Property Market Review – May 2025
Q1 2025 West End investments hit £1.71bn, driven by three major transactions despite fewer deals UK commercial property demand is rebounding, with offices and industrials gaining, while retail lags behind The Big Six cities, especially Manchester and Leeds, show strong office market recovery and occupier demand West End investment rebounds London’s West End commercial property […]
News in Review
The UK economy grew 0.7% in Q1 2025, exceeding forecasts and signalling potential recovery momentum A new UK-EU deal includes border easing, a youth mobility scheme and renewed defence cooperation The FCA reveals 13 million have low financial resilience, with widespread savings shortfalls and mental stress “The economy is beginning to turn a corner” The […]
Navigating uncertainty together
Economic and political uncertainty can lead to impulsive financial decisions—long-term planning is key Media headlines create noise, but financial plans should be tailored to personal goals, not speculation. A strong financial strategy is built to adapt—seek expert advice to stay on track Over the past five years, we’ve experienced a global pandemic, geopolitical conflicts, political […]
Surging demand for protection insurance – are you covered?
Income protection demand is expected to grow, with 51% of financial advisers predicting an increase in 2025 44% of advisers anticipate rising demand for life insurance, as more people seek financial security With economic uncertainty, more individuals are prioritising private health insurance and income protection The demand for health insurance, income protection and life insurance […]
One in six plan to move in 2025
30% of Brits moved home in the past three years, motivated by lifestyle changes and space One in six homeowners plan to relocate this year, with garages and gardens top priorities Renters face affordability challenges, with many needing family support to buy their first home. After a busy period in the housing market, there seems […]
News in Review
The UK secured a trade deal with US, cutting car tariffs and protecting key industries and jobs A UK-India trade deal slashes tariffs and is expected to add £25bn in annual trade by 2040 The Bank of England cut Bank Rate to 4.25% amid easing inflation and global trade uncertainty “This historic deal delivers for […]
Closing the investing gap
13 million UK adults are sitting on £430bn in cash, potentially missing out on higher long-term investment returns Many savers find investing too complex—74% need guidance on choosing the right investments Holding cash is useful for short-term needs, but long-term investing can offer greater wealth-building potential A recent report1 estimates 13 million UK adults are […]
IHT receipts continue their ascent
IHT receipts topped £6.3bn in the eight months to December, a £600m increase on the same period the previous year OBR predicts IHT receipts will continue their ascent, forecasting total receipts of £9.7bn a year by 2028/29 Factors including a rise in asset values and frozen thresholds are contributing to rising receipts HM Revenue and […]
