Gen X stash the cash

Gen X stash the cash

Gen X savers are cautious, with over £34k on average held in cash savings  Less than a third also invest, risking long-term value erosion from inflation  Balancing cash investments can offer better growth without excessive risk  Nearly two in three Brits born between 1965 and 1980 hold ‘significant’ savings in cash, new research1 shows, while […]

Demand for second homes falls: what does it mean for local buyers and sellers? 

Demand for second homes falls: what does it mean for local buyers and sellers? 

Council Tax hikes on second homes are triggering a surge in holiday property sales  In popular holiday destinations the number of properties being listed for sale has increased over 40%  This shift in property ownership has the potential to impact entire communities   From country cottages to seaside retreats, the second home market is facing challenges. […]

A closer look at the ‘nearshoring’ trend

A-closer-look-nearshoring

Nearshoring is rising as firms prioritise bringing supply chains closer to home  Trump Tariffs’ have only underlined the need for companies to explore their options   As the global economy evolves, identifying long-term trends is important  The pandemic, raised geopolitical tensions and supply chain shocks, have all forced companies to rethink how they operate. Many, although […]