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News in Review

Bank Rate has been retained at 3.75%, average houses prices surpass £300,000 and the UK services sector strengthens.

Introduction to Inheritance Tax

Inheritance Tax (IHT) has come under the spotlight over the past few years, due largely to the continued rise in house prices. These days, you don’t have to be hugely wealthy to be affected by IHT.

News in Review

This week's edition covers Starmer’s China visit, a U-turn on pub business rates and consultation on a new Lifetime ISA.

Economic Review – January 2026

In our Economic Review of January – UK growth surprises, inflation pressures ease, markets advance and consumers show resilience

House prices – what to expect in 2026 and beyond

What does Savills’ latest five-year forecast show for UK house-price growth? Northern regions are set to outperform, while London lags. Buyers, movers and investors will each face very different market conditions in the years ahead.  

News in Review

This week's edition covers the World Economic Forum in Davos, the latest UK inflation data and historic highs for the gold price.

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