Demand for second homes falls: what does it mean for local buyers and sellers? 

Council Tax hikes on second homes are triggering a surge in holiday property sales  In popular holiday destinations the number of properties being listed for sale has increased over 40%  This shift in property ownership has the potential to impact entire communities   From country cottages to seaside retreats, the second home market is facing challenges. […]

A closer look at the ‘nearshoring’ trend

Nearshoring is rising as firms prioritise bringing supply chains closer to home  Trump Tariffs’ have only underlined the need for companies to explore their options   As the global economy evolves, identifying long-term trends is important  The pandemic, raised geopolitical tensions and supply chain shocks, have all forced companies to rethink how they operate. Many, although […]

News in review

The Bank of England held rates at 4%, signalling cautious future cuts as inflation remains at 3.8%  US-UK ‘Tech Prosperity Deal’ secures £150bn in pledged investment, focused on AI, quantum computing and clean energy  UK consumer confidence declined in September, with households increasingly pessimistic about the economic outlook and personal finances  “’We’re not out of […]

Residential Property Review – September 2025

Any Autumn Budget changes to Stamp Duty and CGT could heavily influence housing activity in late 2025  Mortgage rates dipped below 5% but gilt yields raise concern of further increases  15% of property sales fell through in 2025, with converted homes most affected  Housing market outlook  According to Savills, housing market performance for the rest […]

Commercial Property Market Review – September 2025

City investment volumes reached £2bn by July, 33% below average, but deal sizes are notably larger  The outlook for H2 2025 is brighter due to improved credit and stabilising investor confidence in offices and industrials  London construction faces pipeline contractions, though government-backed infrastructure projects show some momentum  City investment market update  The latest statistics from […]

Mortgage overpayments: small sums add up

A third of homeowners are currently making overpayments on their mortgage  40% of homeowners don’t have the confidence to overpay their mortgage  Most lenders allow you to make overpayments of up to 10% of your mortgage balance each year without incurring any penalties  UK homeowners could collectively save £2.3bn on mortgage interest each year by […]

‘Squeezed middle’ falling into ‘protection gap’

Only 30% of those aged 30 to 34 and 34% of those aged 35 to 39 have enough life cover to protect their family  Households often insure mortgages but neglect cover for children and dependents  The ‘squeezed middle’ must prioritise protection to avoid future shortfalls  People in their 30s and 40s are falling into the […]

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