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
More families now prioritise intergenerational planning, driven by record IHT receipts and policy changes Only half of advised clients have IHT solutions in place, showing
ONS data reveals the UK economy barely expanded across Q3, with the economy contracting by 0.1% in September alone The Monetary Policy Committee voted to leave Bank Rate
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%
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
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
Savills forecasts slow house price growth through 2026, accelerating sharply from 2027 as rates ease and economic stability improves Nationwide and Bank of England data
Retail investor demand continues rising sharply, supported by reduced interest rates, tighter supply and greater vendor realism in valuations M&S strengthens its UK logistics network with a major pre-let hub
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