In a housing downturn, not all cities and towns are equal. New research1 has highlighted which areas of the UK are the most resilient in the face of falling prices.
Where are house prices most protected?
Green home improvements on hold
Homeowners are delaying improvements to the sustainability of their homes, according to the latest ‘Greener Homes Attitude Tracker’ from Natwest1, as cost-of-living difficulties remain.
Commercial Property Market Review – June 2023
Firms office space intentions over the next three years
A recent survey conducted by property consultant Knight Frank and Cresa, a commercial real estate firm, has highlighted that over the next three years, half of the biggest international employers (those with more than 50,000 employees) are anticipating reducing their global office space by between 10% and 20%.
Residential Property Review – June 2023
Mixed signals in mortgage and housing markets
Inflation hasn’t been falling as quickly as anticipated, resulting in the Bank of England coming under pressure to raise Bank Rate again in May. While lenders had priced in some interest rate rises in advance, the market reaction to inflation data released in May suggests that tolerance had been exceeded and mortgage rates reversed their downward trend.
Are you a wealth accumulator?
Having your finances in order brings tremendous peace of mind. Financial wellbeing varies from person to person but fundamentally encompasses having security around money, now and in the future, plus knowing what makes us happy, and having money goals in place to achieve this happiness1.
Baffled and confused? We speak your language
Financial jargon can be confusing and overwhelming. A new study1 has revealed that seven in ten UK adults are puzzled by financial jargon.
The risks of living without home contents insurance
One in five 18 to 24-year-olds plan to cancel their home contents insurance at renewal to save money, according to new research1.
Transferring wealth, your way
With the coming years set to see record flows of assets pass down the generations, the thorny issue of wealth transfer has inevitably become an increasingly important financial topic. Seeking professional advice is a crucial step that can ease any inheritance planning anxieties and facilitate the transfer of assets in the way that you want.
Bringing clarity to your decision-making
In today’s increasingly complex and challenging world, financial advice to help people navigate through life’s journey is more important than ever; a point vividly highlighted by a new study from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)1 which raises fears over the consequences of a worrying financial ‘advice gap’.
Review your resilience
Awareness of the importance of protection has risen since the pandemic and led many to reassess their financial and personal priorities. It’s sensible to review your protection cover once a year and to discuss it with those close to you to make sure it still meets your needs.
