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Navigating uncertain times

The 2020s have been quite a challenge so far. Along with the pandemic – geopolitical [...]

Your pension and Inheritance Tax (IHT)

Building a pension has long been seen as a tax-efficient way to pass on wealth. [...]

Economic Review May 2025

UK growth beats expectations  First quarter gross domestic product (GDP) data published last month by [...]

“The versatility of equity release in addressing diverse financial goals”

According to the Equity Release Council’s (ERC) latest data1 for Q4 2024, over 15,000 customers [...]

Residential Property Review – May 2025

Improving rate outlook boosts UK forecasts  Knight Frank has raised its house price forecasts amid [...]

Commercial Property Review – May 2025

West End investment rebounds   London’s West End commercial property market saw a robust start to [...]

Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts keep climbing

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)1 data reveals that IHT receipts reached £7.6bn in the eleven [...]

Stamp Duty changes – what homebuyers need to know

From 1 April 2025, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) thresholds returned to their pre-September 2022 [...]

UK cities see strong property market growth

The UK housing market experienced a surge in activity in 2024, with nearly half of [...]

Is retiring with a mortgage the new normal?

For many homeowners, the prospect of entering retirement mortgage-free is no longer a given. The [...]