“With UK inflation finally falling below the US, its unwanted outlier status is over” New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.2% in the 12 months to March 2024, down from 3.4% in February. The March CPI rate is the lowest in two and a […]
Author archives: servicedemoevolvesites
Residential Property Review – April 2024
Upcoming election has not discouraged potential movers A survey by Savills has found that the prospect of the UK General Election has not put off the majority of home movers. According to the report, 79% of respondents have not changed their intentions to move because of the UK election; in fact, 13% said that they […]
Commercial Property Review – April 2024
Commercial property market update Latest research from Cluttons indicates that vacancy rates hit 4.1% at the end of 2023 – up from 3.8% in September. This is partly due to e-commerce activity remaining strong and the demand for buildings to meet net zero standards. Vacancies are expected to keep increasing as supply continues to be […]
News in Review
“The economy is turning a corner” Last week, positive news came in the form of the latest UK gross domestic product (GDP) data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) which showed the economy grew by 0.1% in February. This extends the economic recovery after growth in January was revised up to 0.3% from 0.2%. […]
Crafting your retirement strategy
Have you developed a retirement strategy yet? Whether you’re nearing retirement, or you still have many years of your working life ahead, careful planning is essential to secure financial stability and peace of mind when you stop working. Active planning is important According to a recent report1, individuals on average begin actively planning for retirement […]
What’s the best way to add value to your home this spring?
If you’re looking to sell this year, you might be wondering how to add extra value to your home before listing. It’s not always obvious, though, what are the best ways to do this, so it is easy to become fearful of sinking money into a project that might not increase the sale price. Fortunately, […]
In the news
UK M&A activity drops nearly a fifth in 2023 UK M&A activity in 2023 fell below 2022 levels as economic headwinds continued to affect the number of deals completed in the year, according to PwC’s latest Global M&A Trends 2024 Outlook. In total, the UK saw 3,628 deals across 2023, compared to 4,362 the previous […]
News in Review
“Shop price inflation eased to the lowest level since December 2021” New data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed that shop price inflation has reduced to its lowest level in over three years. Recordings for the first week of March show an easing in annual price growth to 1.3%, a considerable reduction on […]
Retirement living costs surge
According to the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA)1, a ‘moderate’ standard of living that includes £55 per week on groceries, a two-week all-inclusive holiday, £10 a week on takeaways and £100 a month to take others out for a meal, could cost a single person £31,300 a year, which is £8,000 more than last […]
Investor confidence returns
Increased investor confidence in equity funds over the last few months has been evidenced by a leading Index1, with UK investors at their most bullish in almost three years. Equity fund inflows reached £2.01bn in January, one of the top ten months on record and the highest since April 2021. In addition, the January Index […]
