News in Review
Posted 3 years ago
"The fight against inflation is carrying a heavy cost in terms of heightened recession risks"
Early S&P Global/CIPS UK Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) survey data for…
Wealth planning – striking a balance
Posted 3 years ago
While recent financial challenges have taken their toll on everyone’s pockets, it comes as no surprise that parents are putting concerns about their children’s finances…
BTL landlords choosing to ‘retire’
Posted 3 years ago
Older buy-to-let (BTL) landlords are selling up in large numbers, new analysis suggests1, leaving a void when they ‘retire’ from the business.
It’s your retirement – don’t do it a disservice
Posted 3 years ago
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned that 90% of those currently in their 30s and 40s are saving less than they need to…
News in Review
Posted 3 years ago
“This is good news… we are making progress”
Last Friday, newly released data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed a better-than-expected uplift in UK…
News in Review
Posted 3 years ago
“Inflation is falling and that’s good news”
Last Thursday, the Bank of England’s (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to increase Bank Rate to 5.
Summer retirement lowdown
Posted 3 years ago
The last few years have created an increasingly complex backdrop for retirement planning.
Significant changes for holiday lets?
Posted 3 years ago
Turning homes into short-term holiday lets could soon require planning permission if new government plans come into force.
News in review
Posted 3 years ago
‘A resilient financial sector’
Interest rates in the UK will need to stay higher for longer than previously forecast to tackle inflation, the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
Home Finance – In the news
Posted 3 years ago
Apartment sales drive recovery
Agreed residential sales have returned to pre-pandemic levels for the first time since September 20221.
News in Review
Posted 3 years ago
“Inflation is falling and stands at its lowest level since last March”
Last week, official data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that…
Money – In the News
Posted 3 years ago
National Insurance (NI) gap
If you want to boost your State Pension and plug a gap in your NI record, the government has just extended the…