HNWIs cutting pension contributions
Posted 3 years ago
Research has highlighted that in an effort to alleviate daily financial pressures, including rising mortgage rates, one third of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) have reduced their…
Housing stock soars
Posted 3 years ago
The number of houses for sale has soared, new figures show1, further strengthening the position of buyers.
News in Review
Posted 3 years ago
“Our plan will work, but we must stick to it”
Official figures released last week by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that UK gross…
Are you a new tax year front runner?
Posted 3 years ago
The longer days of summer are the ideal time to think about what you want for yourself and your family in the future, to set…
Global economy – Signs of optimism
Posted 3 years ago
Although the global economy continues to face significant headwinds, statistics released during the first few months of this year have revealed unexpected signs of resilience.
News in Review
Posted 3 years ago
“British pensioners should benefit from British business success”
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a package of reforms designed to boost pensions and increase investment in British businesses,…
Summer 2023 – what next for the housing and mortgage markets?
Posted 3 years ago
Activity in the housing and mortgage markets is hotting up – and cooling down.
Making purposeful financial decisions
Posted 3 years ago
The upsurge in inflation over the last year or so has again vividly highlighted the devastating impact sharply rising price levels can wreak on people’s…
Spotlight on pension changes
Posted 3 years ago
During the Spring Budget the Chancellor announced several changes to pensions including increasing the Annual Allowance and the Money Purchase Annual Allowance.
News in Review
Posted 3 years ago
“These measures should offer comfort to those who are anxious about high interest rates”
Last week, around 85% of lenders operating in the UK’s mortgage market…
Green home improvements on hold
Posted 3 years ago
Homeowners are delaying improvements to the sustainability of their homes, according to the latest ‘Greener Homes Attitude Tracker’ from Natwest1, as cost-of-living difficulties remain.
News in Review
Posted 3 years ago
“If we don’t raise rates now, it could be worse later”
Last Thursday, the Bank of England (BoE)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to increase Bank…