Monthly archives: April 2021
Commercial Property Market Review – April 2021
News in Review
“We must make decisions that will avoid the worst consequences of the climate crisis” US President Joe Biden has pledged to cut his country’s carbon emissions by 50-52% compared to 2005 levels, by the year 2030. The President unveiled the new target during his opening remarks at a two-day virtual Climate Summit, which started last […]
Vaccine sparks optimism among investors
Spring has arrived and, for the first time in what feels like a long while, hope is in the air – and we are all certainly in need of it. Positively for investors, the signs are looking increasingly optimistic, with belief growing that we are making our first steps toward meaningful economic recovery. The rapid […]
Your mortgage options during a divorce
Divorce can be an incredibly stressful time for couples and the financial impact it can have only adds to the pressure. Unfortunately, many family lawyers are predicting the stresses of the last few months to result in a post-lockdown divorce boom. For couples who own their home, one of the biggest decisions they face is […]
At sea with your finances?
If you feel a little at sea with the financial basics, you’re certainly not alone – and yet many people are needlessly ashamed of their lack of financial understanding. A recent study1 revealed that 55% of adults struggle to open up about money, with nearly one in five (18%) citing shame or embarrassment as the […]
Scottish Budget Update
On 28 January 2021, Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Kate Forbes, set out the government’s proposed spending and tax plans for 2021/22. Speaking almost a year after Scotland’s first COVID-19 case was identified, she told MSPs that the “pandemic has shaken our society and economy to the core.” Ms Forbes stated that the Budget would […]