News in Review

The Bank of England held Bank Rate at 4.25%, citing economic uncertainty and softening in labour data  UK inflation remains stable, though food prices, especially chocolate, continue rising faster than other goods  Numbers of interest-only mortgages drop sharply, suggesting improved lending standards and lower exposure to risky loans  “The world is highly unpredictable”  Last week, […]

Residential Property Review – June 2025

May 2025 saw the busiest agreed home sales since 2022, led by post-Stamp Duty change recovery  Prime Central London prices fall 2.2% annually as tax changes hit international demand  Government pledges £39bn over 10 years for affordable housing in largest investment in 50 years.  May sales hit post-2022 high as housing market regains momentum  Rightmove […]

Commercial Property Market Review – June 2025

City of London investment triples year-on-year, led by State Street’s £382m office acquisition  The retail sector rebounded strongly in April, but inflation and falling confidence weigh on outlook  The Scottish property market is steady, with largest average deal sizes seen in nearly three years  City investment rebounds with biggest deal in over a year as […]

News in Review

The Spending Review included:  NHS to receive £29bn a year extra and £39bn over 10 years for social housing  GDP dropped by 0.3% in April, highlighting ongoing economic fragility and the biggest drop since October 2023   President Trump signed an executive order to reduce tariffs on UK cars being shipped to the US  “We are […]

Four in five clients see financial advice as ‘value for money’

82% of advised investors believe they get good value from financial advice, up 10% from last year  96% of advised clients value their adviser’s accessibility, especially during market volatility  Long-term market confidence is higher among advised investors, showing the benefits of expert financial guidance  People with a financial adviser are more optimistic about their financial […]

Why life insurance matters 

50% of salaried employees and 33% of non-salaried workers lack life insurance  Life insurance covers expenses like mortgages, bills and education costs should the worse happen  Policies can start as low as a few pounds a month, offering affordable protection and peace of mind  Taking out life insurance is a crucial step in protecting what […]

News in Review

Global economic growth is slowing, with major economies facing tight financial conditions and rising trade barriers  Basic retirement costs have decreased due to lower energy bills, though comfortable living standards are higher than last year  New pension reforms aim to improve returns, merge small pots and support stronger retirement outcomes for savers  ‘The global outlook […]

HNWIs face gaps in retirement and succession planning

Research shows a third of European HNWIs are yet to make a financial plan for retirement  80% of survey respondents plan to pass wealth to their children, but only 34% have a plan in place  Over half of respondents are focused on growing their wealth through investing in equities  and/or real estate  Many high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) […]

Flooding puts 6.3 million homes at risk

6.3 million homes face flooding threats, but the dangers are expected to rise significantly due to climate change  4.6 million properties are at risk of surface water flooding, a 43% increase since 2018  Taking proactive steps, including insurance, is key to protecting against flood damage  A recent report from the Environment Agency has revealed that […]

You are now leaving the website of Anne Wray Independent Financial Adviser and we cannot be held responsible for the content of this external website.

You are now leaving the website of Anne Wray Independent Financial Adviser and we cannot be held responsible for the content of this external website.

You are now leaving the website of Anne Wray Independent Financial Adviser and we cannot be held responsible for the content of this external website.

Count me in

You are a valued client of Anne Wray IFA. If you would like to hear about important news and information then please complete your details below.

It is to meet the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which builds on previous data protection legislation and comes into effect on 25th May 2018. It is designed to protect the public from receiving marketing materials they haven’t asked for.

This means we need to be able to demonstrate that you gave consent for us to contact you with news.

We’re very proud of our ethical approach, we will not pass your details to any third party. Your information will be stored securely and used to contact you with news and information which we hope will be of interest.

Thank you.

Subscribe to our mailing list

* indicates required