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Commercial Property Review – January 2026

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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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Autumn Budget 2025

Autumn Budget 2025

Growth forecasts rise to 1.5% this year, with steady medium-term expectations supporting economic stability and resilience  Income tax, NICs and IHT thresholds remain frozen to 2031, increasing the long-term

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