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Summer property market update – key trends, ongoing pressures and record highs

The housing market enters summer with record-high asking prices and rising moving costs. Despite this, first-time buyers benefit from better affordability and a wider range of mortgage options, offering new chances to step onto the property ladder. 

Home insurance premiums and claims on the rise

Home insurance premiums are on the rise - largely due to rising expenses, higher property values and extreme weather. But there are still ways to keep your #insurance bill manageable. Read our article to find out more…

Bridging the wealth divide for future generations

The generational gap in wealth accumulation is stark due to evolving economic conditions and an ageing population. Younger generations hold just 4% of UK wealth. Planning ahead is key to protecting your family’s future and bridging the generational wealth divide. 

Fixed rate mortgage terms – weighing up flexibility and stability

Buy-to-let mortgage product availability hit a record high in February 2025, rising 25% year-on-year. Despite economic and regulation concerns, landlord confidence is growing, with many planning to expand portfolios and expecting better yields in the year ahead. 

Commercial Property Market Review – July 2025

The City of London is showing renewed investment confidence, with activity well above 2024 levels. Buying has become more appealing than renting, driving owner-occupier growth. In Scotland, hotel assets outperformed despite an overall dip in commercial investment volumes. 

Residential Property Review – July 2025

The UK housing market is stabilising after a bumpy start to 2025. Urban new-build demand remains strong, while buyer interest is returning post-Stamp Duty changes. Property flipping is slowing, with tighter margins and Stamp Duty dampening short-term investment returns in the South. 

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