The residential market is adjusting to changing economic conditions, with softer buyer demand, resilient prime property activity and fresh government support for first-time buyers. Together, these developments provide a snapshot of the opportunities and challenges shaping the housing market
From high street regeneration and logistics market activity to the growing influence of garden centres, these articles highlight how investment, consumer demand and changing uses of space are shaping local economies and creating new opportunities across the UK’s property and retail sectors
This week’s news – UK monthly GDP ticked 0.1% higher in August with Chancellor John Healey saying, “It’s a sign of resilience in the UK economy that some had not expected.” The latest IMF report predicted an expansion in the UK economy of 1.3% this year, based on a better-than-expected global performance
From April 2027, changes to the rules mean that some qualifying business and agricultural assets may no longer benefit from the same level of IHT relief as before, particularly where the value of those assets exceeds certain thresholds.
Life insurance can provide a cash payment that beneficiaries may use to help settle an IHT bill. This can be particularly valuable where much of an estate is tied up in property, investments or other assets that cannot easily be accessed or sold quickly.
The biggest overhaul of the ISA (Individual Savings Account) regime in several years is coming into effect on 6 April 2027 – learn more about the changes…
The forthcoming pension IHT reforms are regarded as one of the most significant changes to estate planning in recent years – the clock is ticking
In this week’s news – steady global growth, AI’s growing influence and the impact of energy costs on growth and inflation. Plus rising UK borrowing costs, increased remortgage activity and the growing gap between retirement expectations and reality
In this week’s news – UK annual house prices halved in September as ongoing economic uncertainty weighs, mortgage rates have come under renewed pressure as lenders had been increasing mortgage rates amid rising swap rates and inflationary concerns, Q2 GDP revised up and 82% of businesses expect regional economic growth in the next 3 years
The Budget is on the horizon, what will Chancellor John Healey announce in his first Budget on 28 October? Look beyond the headlines, don’t get swept away with pre-Budget speculation