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UK workers, especially Gen X, increasingly want time away from work to focus on health and wellbeing Affordability and lack of employer support are cited as major obstacles Property accounts for a significant portion of estate value across the UK, particularly in London Sabbaticals on the rise with Gen X leading Research1 has highlighted a […]

The year of the market savvy buyer?

Buyers are negotiating more carefully in affordability-focused markets Agreements in principle strengthen credibility with sellers Preparation improves both buyer confidence and seller outcomes The difficulty in getting a foot on the housing ladder is no secret. In 2026, however, affordability in the housing market seems to be an even more central focus for buyers and […]

Economic Review – April 2026

Bank of England policymakers voted to keep interest rates at 3.75%, opting for caution due to the unpredictability of the Middle East The UK faces a weaker economic outlook than any other G7 nation as a result of conflict, says the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Office for National Statistics figures indicate a more encouraging picture […]

News in Review

Prices increased by 3.3% in the 12 months to March, up from 3% in February – motor fuels a key driver King Charles began a four-day state visit to the United States to promote reconciliation of UK-US relations Statistics from HMRC have found that, in the 2025/26 financial year, Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts reached £8.5bn […]

Residential Property Review – April 2026

UK housing market – rising borrowing costs and wider geopolitical uncertainty weigh heavily on market sentiment Prime property markets – buyers and sellers significantly less confident than they were at the end of Q4 Affordable towns – finding a budget-friendly home might mean casting the net a little wider RICS Market Survey The latest UK […]

Commercial Property Review – April 2026

UK Commercial real estate – Q1 capital values remained flat and 1.4% quarterly total returns driven by income returns New business rates – new rateable values hit over two million non-domestic English properties from 1 April Retail and hotel – experiential retail transforms the sector and UK hotel investment exceeds £1bn in Q1 Commercial market […]

News in Review

The latest IMF global economic outlook outlined annual growth of 3.1%, a reduction on January’s forecast of 3.3% Sir Keir Starmer confirmed the UK would not take part in enforcing the US military blockade of Iranian ports Last month, house sales activity weakened significantly due to geopolitical uncertainty and rising borrowing costs “A resilient world […]

Investor confidence 2026

74% of advised investors plan to increase contributions this year Emotional reactions to markets are more common among non-advised investors Professional guidance improves discipline and long-term investing outcomes How confident do you feel as an investor? There are so many factors that can impact confidence, from level of knowledge and experience to market movements and […]

Dividend Tax – what’s changing?

Ordinary and upper Dividend Tax rates rise by two percentage points Dividend Allowance remains £500 per tax year outside ISAs Reviewing your combination of salary, dividends and pension can improve efficiency From April 2026, changes to Dividend Tax kick in. While most of the Chancellor’s tax announcements from her November Budget will commence towards the […]

Spring into action: why now is the time to review your mortgage plans

Nearly half of aspiring buyers have never explored their borrowing potential Remortgaging could improve monthly affordability or release funds for improvements Early preparation strengthens your position in competitive spring markets Spring is often seen as a season of fresh starts; that applies just as much to the housing market as it does to the weather. […]