Significant gains for homeowners over 20 years Analysis reveals1 that UK homeowners who purchased their properties in the last 20 years have seen an average increase of £80,000 in value. In comparison, those who sold within the last year made an average gain of £65,000. Homes in high-value areas and commuter towns, including the Cotswolds […]
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News in Review
“Low growth is not our destiny… but growth will not come without a fight” Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of major announcements in a highly anticipated speech last Wednesday at Siemens Healthineers in Oxfordshire. Setting out more plans to boost growth, Ms Reeves unveiled fresh promises for infrastructure and redevelopment projects. “We can do […]
In the news
17 out of 21 sectors raised dividend payments in Q3 On a headline basis, total UK dividends in Q3 2024 fell to £25.6bn, an 8.1% decline, led by cuts in the mining sector (£2.6bn reduction in payouts)1. Stronger sterling, the impact of share buybacks and lower one-off special dividends also contributed to the reduction. Mining […]
‘Freshen-uppers’ the most desirable property type
Are you looking to move house in 2025? If so, a recent study1 has found that the most desirable property type for 49% of people is a ‘freshen-upper,’ with prospective buyers keen to personalise their new home with small scale improvements. The days of the full ‘fixer-upper’ property are fading, as time-poor purchasers increasing look to […]
Economic Review January 2025
Chancellor unveils plan for growth On 29 January, the Chancellor outlined her plan to boost economic growth during a speech in Oxford, although data released last month suggests the UK economy remained largely stalled at the start of this year. In her speech to business leaders, Rachel Reeves set out a series of major announcements […]
News in Review
The World Economic Forum highlighted US-China trade friction amidst calls for “win-win” solutions UK consumer confidence hits -22 as economic sentiment worsens across all measures Shoreditch leads in the London rental market with 6.6% growth, underscoring robust market trends “Believe in yourself and most importantly, tell others that you do” The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) […]
Taking steps to avoid a retirement overspend
A fifth of respondents to a survey1 have consistently spent more than they expected to during their retirement so far. Moreover, 11% of the over-55s surveyed also said their overspending had occurred early on in their retirement. So, what were the biggest reasons behind the overspend? Cost of living (28%), housing costs, including mortgage payments […]
Dive into ’25 on top of key tax changes
A couple of months have passed since the Autumn Budget, a significant milestone for the Labour government. A comprehensive set of measures impacting individuals and businesses were announced, featuring £40bn in tax increases. Key announcements involved Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax, domicile status, VAT on private school fees, Stamp Duty and Income Tax thresholds. Inheritance […]
A few months left to maximise your State Pension
The government is encouraging individuals to take advantage of the opportunity to maximise their State Pension by filling gaps in their National Insurance (NI) records for the period between 6 April 2006 and 5 April 2018. By making voluntary contributions, people can potentially increase their future State Pension payments. This option is available until the […]
News in Review
“In a world shaped by policy uncertainty and trade tensions, developing economies will need bold and far-reaching policies” The global economy is projected to expand by just 2.7% in 2025 and 2026, according to a report released last week by the World Bank, with developing countries set to bear the brunt of geopolitical and economic […]
