News in Review

“Low and stable inflation is the foundation of a healthy economy”  In their latest meeting on 6 February, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a 7 to 2 majority to cut Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5%, in a widely expected move. The two dissenting voices wished to reduce Bank Rate by […]

Family tensions over money talks – time to break the taboo

Many wealthy individuals hesitate to discuss financial planning due to fears of family disagreements, with 10% avoiding the topic altogether and 27% finding it uncomfortable1.  However, this reluctance to have a discussion could lead to future misunderstandings, as family members may have unrealistic expectations about their inheritance. Only 12% of wealthy individuals said they regularly […]

News in Review

“Low growth is not our destiny… but growth will not come without a fight”  Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of major announcements in a highly anticipated speech last Wednesday at Siemens Healthineers in Oxfordshire. Setting out more plans to boost growth, Ms Reeves unveiled fresh promises for infrastructure and redevelopment projects. “We can do […]

In the news 

17 out of 21 sectors raised dividend payments in Q3  On a headline basis, total UK dividends in Q3 2024 fell to £25.6bn, an 8.1% decline, led by cuts in the mining sector (£2.6bn reduction in payouts)1. Stronger sterling, the impact of share buybacks and lower one-off special dividends also contributed to the reduction. Mining […]

‘Freshen-uppers’ the most desirable property type

Are you looking to move house in 2025? If so, a recent study1 has found that the most desirable property type for 49% of people is a ‘freshen-upper,’ with prospective buyers keen to personalise their new home with small scale improvements.  The days of the full ‘fixer-upper’ property are fading, as time-poor purchasers increasing look to […]

Economic Review January 2025

Chancellor unveils plan for growth  On 29 January, the Chancellor outlined her plan to boost economic growth during a speech in Oxford, although data released last month suggests the UK economy remained largely stalled at the start of this year.  In her speech to business leaders, Rachel Reeves set out a series of major announcements […]

News in Review

The World Economic Forum highlighted US-China trade friction amidst calls for “win-win”         solutions  UK consumer confidence hits -22 as economic sentiment worsens across all measures  Shoreditch leads in the London rental market with 6.6% growth, underscoring robust market trends  “Believe in yourself and most importantly, tell others that you do”  The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) […]