Commercial market update
UK commercial real estate continues to perform well, according to BNP Paribas Real Estate.
Commercial Property Market Review October 2024
Women take the lead opening JISAs
Have you opened a Junior Individual Savings Account (JISA) for your child? If so, it’s a great financial priority to support long-term savings goals for the children in your family. Research has highlighted that women have led the way on opening JISAs every year since 2019, when the data was first analysed.
Proportion of cash homebuyers reaches 10-year high
The proportion of homebuyers choosing to pay in cash has hit a 10-year high1, analysis has found.
Steady growth in an uncertain world
Reassuringly for investors, the latest batch of projections from economic soothsayers continues to predict a period of steady, if unspectacular, global growth. The forecasts also highlight a number of economic concerns including ‘sticky’ inflation, large budget deficits and geopolitical uncertainties, which could inevitably create some investment challenges.
Autumn housing market outlook
The summer was largely positive for the housing market due to a boost in confidence following the General Election and the reduction to Bank Rate. So, where are we now and what does the autumn have in store?
Autumn retirement round-up
Several retirement reports have hit the headlines recently with a consistent message: if you want a comfortable retirement, you should plan early and be flexible.
Economic Review – September 2024
UK economic growth forecast upgraded
An updated forecast published last month by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) suggests the UK will be the joint-second fastest growing economy among the G7 nations this year.
Divorces held back by financial considerations
New research1 has found that one in ten married people in the UK have considered splitting up but decided against it, with the financial burden of divorce most commonly given as the main reason.
Your pension and the next generation
If you thought your pension was just your retirement savings then think again.
As well as ensuring your financial certainty when you want to stop working, a pension is a great way to support future generations. This is because defined contribution pensions are one of the most tax-efficient ways of passing on your wealth.
Residential Property Review – September 2024
Recovery in the residential market
Recent data indicates that the residential property market is continuing to recover.
