Insights

The Budget is on the horizon, what will Chancellor John Healey announce in his first Budget on 28 October? Look beyond the headlines, don’t get swept away with pre-Budget speculation

In this week’s news - UK annual house prices halved in September as ongoing economic uncertainty weighs, mortgage rates have come under renewed pressure as lenders had been increasing mortgage rates amid rising swap rates and inflationary concerns, Q2 GDP revised up and 82% of businesses expect regional economic growth in the next 3 years

With changes to IHT on pensions incoming, many families are choosing to review their estate planning and consider the options available for passing on wealth during their lifetime. One often-overlooked opportunity is the 'gifts out of surplus income' exemption

September’s Economic Review covers the decision to hold interest rates, a slight upgrade to the global economic outlook for 2026, the surge in government borrowing in August and UK consumer confidence reaching a two-year high

In this week’s news – the Prime Minister’s highly anticipated keynote speech delivers news on the triple lock, the latest OECD Economic Outlook, IMF issues a warning to the UK and US

Whilst many younger adults are proactive on pensions, saving for retirement may slip down the priority list for some

In this week’s news – Bank Rate held at 3.75% for the sixth time in a row, US interest rates rise, the Chancellor attempts to strengthen EU ties and buyers are cautious ahead of the Budget. Read the articles here…

In our latest commercial property review - year-to-date investment was slightly up on 2025, an update on the UK industrial and logistics sector and the overall market outlook prior to the Budget. Read more here…

In our latest Residential property review, we cover the recent RICS Residential Market Survey, the latest Savills mortgage rates report and the rise in landlord’s incomes. Read on for more information…

Future changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) are leading more people to rethink how they pass on wealth

In this week’s edition - encouraging economic data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the rise in oil prices, the government announces a tourist tax and a surge in buyer demand for property. Read on for more…

Getting your finances in order is a crucial step in enjoying a happy and healthy retirement but it is only part of a wider plan