The Budget included a number of tax and spending measures, estimated to raise £26bn in taxes by 2029/30 Key announcements included changes to Dividend Tax and changes to salary-sacrificed pension contributions An extension of the freeze on Income Tax and secondary NIC’s thresholds until April 2031 was also announced “This Budget will bring down inflation and provide immediate relief […]
Monthly archives: December 2025
Economic Review – November 2025
ONS data reveals the UK economy barely expanded across Q3, with the economy contracting by 0.1% in September alone The Monetary Policy Committee voted to leave Bank Rate on hold by a 5–4 majority in November The headline index from last month’s GfK consumer confidence survey fell two percentage points OBR downgrades UK growth forecasts New projections from the […]
In the news
Buyers are willing to pay a premium for a home with a sea view One million UK homes have risen in value by at least 50% since 2020 6.5 million homeowners in the UK have some regrets about the property they bought Buyers pay more for a sea view Buyers are willing to pay a premium for […]
Buying later and borrowing longer
More first-time buyers are purchasing homes later in life to manage affordability challenges Longer mortgage terms help keep monthly payments manageable but extend debt into later years Professional guidance can help buyers select the most suitable mortgage for their circumstances Getting onto the property ladder has become harder in recent years and that’s had a noticeable impact. People are […]
