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Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts keep climbing

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)1 data reveals that IHT receipts reached £7.6bn in the eleven months to February 2025, surpassing the annual record of £7.5bn [...]

Stamp Duty changes – what homebuyers need to know

From 1 April 2025, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) thresholds returned to their pre-September 2022 levels, ending the temporary relief introduced during the pandemic. This [...]

UK cities see strong property market growth

The UK housing market experienced a surge in activity in 2024, with nearly half of all listed properties either receiving an offer or being sold [...]

Is retiring with a mortgage the new normal?

For many homeowners, the prospect of entering retirement mortgage-free is no longer a given. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has noted that mortgages running beyond [...]

UK growth outlook dominates Spring Statement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement on 26 March was overshadowed by a disappointing growth forecast from the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR), and concerns over [...]

Which ‘megatrends’ will dominate in 2025 – and beyond?

Geopolitical conflict, Artificial Intelligence (AI), energy demand and shifting demographics… these are some of the investing megatrends that are expected to change the way we [...]

Economic Review

UK economy returns to growth  Data released last month by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed economic growth was stronger than expected in February, [...]

Residential Property Review – April 2025

Most homeowners underestimate property value by tens of thousands Zoopla research says most homeowners are in the dark about their property’s true value. While house [...]

Commercial Property Review – April 2025

Office market outlook brightens as demand outpaces supply The UK office market is recovering, with new data pointing to a steady increase in demand. Rightmove’s [...]

RetireInvest Staff Spotlight – Lee Miers

Welcome to another instalment of our Staff Spotlight series, where we introduce you to various members of the RetireInvest team to help you get to [...]

Spring property market insights

As the days grow longer and gardens burst into bloom, the UK property market is entering a vibrant season. Data from Rightmove shows a strong [...]

New (tax) year… new you?

If your financial plans haven’t been going exactly as you wanted so far in 2025, a new tax year is the ideal moment to get [...]

One in five UK homes suffer storm damage

The increasing frequency and intensity of storms and flooding are having a profound impact on UK residents, with new research1 revealing that one in five [...]

Data has revealed the most affordable places to live in the UK

The most budget-friendly towns for buyers are in Scotland and North East England, with Cumnock in East Ayrshire coming out on top in 2024. Meanwhile, [...]

Short-term mortgages – in demand?

Two-year fixed mortgages seem to be the most popular among consumers at the moment, according to data1.  In October 2024, two-year fixed rate mortgages accounted [...]

Economic Review March 2025

Chancellor trims spending plans  Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement on 26 March, unveiling welfare cuts and spending reductions in order to balance the government’s [...]

FTBs forced to put plans on hold

Challenging economic conditions have led many aspiring first-time buyers (FTBs) to delay their plans to purchase a home.  According to recent research1, 44% of hopeful [...]

Time to move?

With the residential market expected to strengthen in 2025, conditions are still set to remain challenging for renters1.  The gap between supply of rental properties [...]

Are you neglecting your cash savings?

We previously looked at how a regular savings habit can improve your personal wellbeing, whatever your income level. But data shows that over a quarter [...]

Spring Statement 2025

“A serious plan for growth” On 26 March, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement unveiling updated economic forecasts from the Office [...]

Residential Property Review – March 2025

Housebuilding falls to seven-year low as planning delays persist Housebuilding in England has dropped to its lowest level since 2017, excluding the pandemic period, with [...]

Commercial Property Review – March 2025

Regional office investment rebounds as confidence grows  Investor sentiment in the regional office market has improved, with total investment reaching £2.9bn in 2024, up 10% [...]

RetireInvest Staff Spotlight – Catherine Pell

Welcome to another instalment of our Staff Spotlight series, where we introduce you to various members of the RetireInvest team to help you get to [...]

Safety net for non-salaried employees

Being uninsured is a cause for concern for two in three non-salaried employees without life cover, a survey1 has found.  When asked what worried them [...]