As 2026 begins, thoughtful financial planning remains essential for navigating change and securing long-term goals. Reviewing investments, tax strategies and pensions ensures your financial plans stay aligned
Providing for family is the strongest motivator for UK adults when it comes to financial planning. Find a balance between what you value, what you
Consider using ISA and pension allowances before they reset to maximise long-term, tax-efficient growth Reviewing CGT, dividend and gifting allowances now could reduce unnecessary tax liabilities Early planning
“We still think rates are on a gradual path downward… how much further we go becomes a closer call” The BoE Governor recently warned about the impact AI
First-time buyers increasingly prefer city living, reversing the pandemic’s ‘race for space’ Dundee, Edinburgh and Doncaster show the largest rises in FTB city enquiries London demand has
Business rate reforms aim to support smaller retail assets but may unintentionally impact high-value offices and logistics buildings Regional office rents reached record growth as ESG-compliant, prime stock remains scarce across
From April 2028, pension access rises to 57, impacting those born after April 1973 Early pension access will be limited to those with ill health or protected
Owning a home can create significant long-term savings when compared with renting Renters in London and Bristol are missing out the most on savings opportunities
Gifting can reduce IHT, but poor record-keeping could cause the exemption to be rejected Gifts with reservation (e.g. continuing to benefit from gifted assets) often trigger unexpected IHT
Women are less likely than men to hold life insurance or understand its benefits Many women have not been educated about life insurance and believe
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