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Looking ahead: turning property goals into reality in 2026 

Investing in 2026: Opportunity ahead in a changing world?

House Prices – what to expect in 2026 and beyond

Looking ahead: A new year, a clear plan

Planning with purpose in 2026

FTBs looking to buy in cities

FTBs looking to buy in cities

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

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Commercial Property Review – December 2025

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

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When gifts backfire

When gifts backfire

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

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View of people walking in hilly seaside towards resort village in the bay at sunset; swimming beach and sunset sky in background

In the news

Buyers are willing to pay a premium for a home with a sea view  One million UK homes have risen in value by at least 50%

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Buying later and borrowing longer

Buying later and borrowing longer

More first-time buyers are purchasing homes later in life to manage affordability challenges  Longer mortgage terms help keep monthly payments manageable but extend debt into later years 

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