Budget news for the housing market
Taxation may have dominated the #AutumnBudget2024, but the fiscal event did include some announcements that will impact homeowners, buyers and sellers. Read more about the key changes…
Housing sales set to stay high after a robust year end
UK housing sales soared in 2024, driven by easing mortgage rates and strong first-time buyer activity. Modest price growth varied regionally. Stamp Duty relief expiring in March 2025 may spur early transactions before slowing later in the year
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.
Longer mortgage terms affect retirement plans
Most of us think our retirement years will be a time to unwind after decades of hard work, but for an increasing number of mortgage holders, this peaceful vision is slipping away.
Overcoming the challenges faced by first time buyers
There have always been challenges involved with buying a first home, but what specifically are they and what does the future hold for FTBs?
Keen landlords upgrading their EPC
Did you know almost half of all UK pension savers have not thought about who will inherit or otherwise benefit from their retirement savings?
Northern mortgage hotspots
Economic growth figures released over the summer generally proved stronger than analysts had expected. Global growth for the whole of 2024 is now likely to be 3.2% and 3.3% in 2025 – a healthy pace of growth after a difficult few years
Critical illness cover – don’t bury your head in the sand
Nobody wants to think about suffering from a life-changing illness but getting the right protection in place now can provide peace of mind. Critical illness cover pays out a lump sum to help you financially in this difficult situation
Protection insurance demand will soar in 2025
Demand for protection insurance (including income protection, life cover, and private health insurance) is expected to rise significantly in 2025. Economic uncertainties are driving greater awareness, with more people recognising the importance of safeguarding their financial future.