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Beware a drawdown disaster/managing your pension

Before 2015, retirees had to buy an annuity, guaranteeing income for life. This changed with ‘pensions freedom’ which allowed people to access their pension pot [...]

A new Renters’ Rights Bill

A new bill to outlaw no-fault evictions is about to shake up the private rented market. The Renters’ Rights Bill will mean that landlords are [...]

Accepting and preparing for market turbulence

If you’re invested in the stock market, let’s be honest, it doesn’t always go hand in hand with feelings of calm! And that’s ok because [...]

Thinking about overpaying your mortgage?

A mortgage is one of the most significant financial commitments many people will ever make. If you are lucky enough to be in a position [...]

Aligning philanthropy and impact investing

Impact investing, where you purposefully select investments that are aimed at achieving certain social and environmental benefits, provide an opportunity to have a positive impact [...]

The financial benefit of energy efficient homes

The cost of energy bills can vary hugely depending on your property’s EPC rating.  An energy performance certificate (EPC) measures the energy efficiency of a [...]

Economic Review October 2024

Economy set for short term Budget boost  New economic projections produced by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) suggest the Labour administration’s first Budget will [...]

Autumn Budget 2024

“Our mission to grow the economy” Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered the Labour government’s first Budget on 30 October with a promise to [...]

Confidence back in equity release

Confidence is growing among new and existing equity release customers, according to the latest figures from the Equity Release Council (ERC).  On the up  The [...]

Clear goals essential for successful investing

Investing can seem complex. Start by thinking about your financial goals. It could be saving for retirement, buying a home, funding education or simply growing [...]

Residential Property Review – October 2024

Improving conditions in the residential market  Activity in the residential property market is picking up as house prices continue to show modest growth, according to [...]

Commercial Property Review – October 2024

Commercial market update  UK commercial real estate continues to perform well, according to BNP Paribas Real Estate.  Investor sentiment has improved, with sterling continuing to [...]

Steady growth in an uncertain world

the latest set of projections foresee a period of reliable global growth.  Growth rates beat expectations  Economic growth figures released over the summer generally proved [...]

Is a housing market revival on the cards?

The summer housing market was positive, helped by confidence after the General Election and a reduction in Bank Rate, but what does the future have [...]

Less is more? Smaller homes surge

Remember the ‘race for space’? At the height of pandemic pandemonium, many homeowners were plotting to move out of cities in search of bigger homes. [...]

Provide a pension boost by leaving it invested

Some fascinating new modelling research1 has shone a light on the financial benefits of leaving your pension invested for longer.  Closely studying 232,654 different retirement claim [...]

RetireInvest Staff Spotlight – Michaela Robson

Welcome to another Staff Spotlight here at RetireInvest. We’ve been talking to Financial Adviser Michaela Robson, finding out how her career started, what she loves [...]

Economic Review – September 2024

UK economic growth forecast upgraded  An updated forecast published last month by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) suggests the UK will be [...]

Passing your pension to the next generation

Your pension isn’t just a retirement savings pot, it’s an effective tool to help support future generations. In addition to ensuring your financial certainty when [...]

Do you know somebody in one of these situations?

As you’re chatting with friends, perhaps somebody mentions that they want to retire soon but aren’t sure they have enough in their pension pot. Or [...]

Why clients refer their friends to RetireInvest

According to Nielsen’s 2021 global Trust in Advertising Study, 88% of people trust recommendations from a friend over any other form of advertising. And it [...]

Residential Property Review – September 2024

Recovery in the residential market  Recent data indicates that the residential property market is continuing to recover.   According to TwentyCi, in the period from June [...]

Commercial Property Review – September 2024

Growth expected in commercial property market   Savills expects to see growth in the UK’s commercial property market in Q4.    The sector had a good start [...]

Retirement fears put to rest – planning pays

Do you have any concerns about retirement? Perhaps the lifestyle change, health worries, in addition to financial considerations? Whatever your worries, it’s likely you’re not [...]