Buyer demand for UK property is showing no signs of abating as we head into the summer months, with one comparison site using conveyancing quote data to predict a house price spike of 2.9% in June and 3.7% in July, based on springtime sales agreed1. A 14-year high House price growth continues to rocket as […]
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News in Review
“We think now is the right moment to proceed” In Monday’s Downing Street briefing, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that almost all remaining coronavirus restrictions will lift on Monday 19 July, despite cases and hospital admissions rising, as it was felt that a further delay could risk a bigger surge in the autumn. Although stating […]
A Great British summer to enjoy
Although we can never rely on the British weather providing the goods, there does seem to be a growing optimism that this will turn out to be a Great British summer. Many of us have booked staycations and there is a full programme of sporting events, including Wimbledon, the Olympics, British Open, test cricket and […]
News in Review
“We must take a careful and a balanced decision” In a Downing Street briefing on Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said ministers will make a final decision on 12 July, whether step four of restriction easing would happen as planned on 19 July. Most legal restrictions look set to be scrapped, with face masks no longer […]
News in Review
‘The Committee judges that UK inflation expectations remain well anchored’ Last week, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), unanimously voted to maintain base rates at an all-time low of 0.1%. In a statement released on Thursday, the MPC shrugged off concerns over a pick-up in inflation, saying its expectation is that ‘the economy […]
News in Review
“There is pent-up demand and ambition across many sectors” Last Friday, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) published its latest economic forecast, which predicts UK GDP growth is set to bounce back to pre-COVID levels by the end of the year, despite the four-week delay in lifting all lockdown restrictions. The industry body said the […]
Could you be invalidating your home insurance without realising?
Home insurance may not be a legal requirement, but it’s essential if you want to protect your belongings against theft or damage. Avoid invalidating your cover Even households that have cover in place need to take care to ensure they don’t accidentally render their policy worthless. Although many householders are aware that actions such as […]
News in Review
‘Shared beliefs and shared responsibilities are the bedrock of leadership and prosperity’ The G7 Summit in Cornwall dominated headlines over the weekend, with leaders of the ‘Group of Seven’ (UK, US, Canada, Germany, France, Italy and Japan) meeting to discuss global worldwide issues, including vaccination programmes, economic recovery and climate change. The Prime Minister hosted the […]
Dealing with divorce
With couples locked down together for months on end whilst juggling work and possibly home schooling, the past year has sadly put huge strain on many relationships. With a post-lockdown divorce boom predicted by many family lawyers, it’s tricky to know where to start regarding the division of finances. On divorce, a couple need to […]
Tips for a smooth retirement
Whether 2021 is the year you’ve earmarked for your retirement or, due to the pandemic, you’ve decided to retire earlier than intended, it’s not too late to get your plans in place. Organisation is key to ensuring your retirement goes smoothly, even if it still seems a long way off, and we’re here to help […]