Over half of fist-time buyers relied on family financial help in 2024 to get a foot on the ladder BoMaD support averaged £55,572 per buyer across 173,500 transactions Falling mortgage rates may reduce reliance on family, but not eliminate it altogether More than half of first-time buyers relied on family to get on the property […]
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Economic Review – July 2025
UK economic output shrank for the second month in May, driven by weakness in manufacturing and construction Inflation rose unexpectedly to 3.6% in June, complicating the Bank of England’s rate-cut considerations Labour market shows signs of cooling, with falling vacancies and slowing wage growth amid economic uncertainty UK economy still struggling to expand Figures published […]
News in Review
UK–India trade deal slashes tariffs and is set to boost the UK economy by £4.8bn annually Vehicle production hits lowest H1 level since 1953, despite a slight rise in electric car output Public borrowing rose to £20.7bn in June, putting pressure on potential tax increases After more than three years of negotiations, Britain has sealed […]
How the ‘great wealth transfer’ impacts you
Baby boomers hold over half of the UK wealth and should start legacy planning now Gen X can benefit from early financial advice to simplify future decisions and manage inherited wealth Millennials are motivated to build wealth and should start planning early to prepare for what’s ahead The UK’s ‘great wealth transfer’ will see an […]
Investors warned as cloning scams surge
Nearly a quarter of brand cloning scams succeed, costing investors £2.7m in H2 2024 AI is fuelling more convincing scam tactics that mimic real firms Verifying legitimacy before investing is more important than ever Cloning scams are now the top fraud threat to people wanting to invest, a new study shows1. The Investment Association (IA) […]
Engaging with your pension – knowledge gaps revealed
Most UK adults lack essential knowledge about their pensions and how they’re invested A significant number don’t know their State Pension entitlement or how it’s calculated Many want to consolidate pensions but don’t know how to start New research1 has shone a light on the extent of pension knowledge gaps among UK adults. While 53% […]
News in Review
UK inflation unexpectedly rose to 3.6% in June, reducing hopes of imminent interest rate cuts Retail sales showed strong annual growth of 3.1%, led by food sales and resilient online spending Unemployment hit 4.7% and vacancies continued to fall, signalling persistent labour market softness and caution “This surprise uptick in CPI to 3.6% is a […]
Residential Property Review – July 2025
City of London investment volumes are rising, with May hitting the highest deal count so far in 2025 Owner-occupier demand is increasing as mortgage costs undercut commercial rents by up to 37% Scottish commercial investment fell 20% in H1 2025, though hotels led performance and private buyers remained active A smoother end to 2025? The […]
Commercial Property Market Review – July 2025
City of London investment volumes are rising, with May hitting the highest deal count so far in 2025 Owner-occupier demand is increasing as mortgage costs undercut commercial rents by up to 37% Scottish commercial investment fell 20% in H1 2025, though hotels led performance and private buyers remained active City investment market outlook The City […]
News in Review
According to the Bank of England, global financial uncertainty is increasing, but the UK banking system is strong and well-capitalised The UK economy unexpectedly contracted in May, raising concerns about momentum following strong Q1 growth In her Mansion House speech, the Chancellor confirmed no immediate changes to Individual Savings Account (ISA) allowances or structure “Our […]