It’s good to talk

Two ladies in café drinking coffee, it’s good to talk

 

A pandemic closely followed by a cost-of-living crisis has undoubtedly created a challenging financial backdrop for us all and inevitably heightened money-related stress and anxieties. At times like these, it’s more important than ever to open up and talk any concerns through with loved ones or a professional adviser in order to protect both financial and mental wellbeing.

Autumn Statement 2023

Westminster Bridge at sunset, London, UK

Our plan for the British economy is working”

On 22 November, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt unveiled the government’s latest tax and spending plans saying “we back British business” announcing 110 growth measures which he said would boost business investment by £20bn a year. The Chancellor said the government had taken difficult decisions to put the economy “back on track” and claimed, “our plan for the British economy is working.” He also stressed that “the work is not done,” before outlining his package of measures which he said would cut business taxes, raise business investment and get more people into work.

Commercial Property Review – November 2023

Property market review - November 2023

 

ESG credentials come to the fore in the industrial and logistics sector  

November’s UK Commercial Market in Minutes from Savills has highlighted the continued robustness in the industrial and logistics sector, despite a reduction in take-up during the year due to economic uncertainty.  

Home Finance – In the news

Landlord not planning on selling his rental properties

 

Most landlords not selling yet 

Two in three buy-to-let landlords have no plans to sell any of their properties in the upcoming year, new research1 has revealed. While the new Renters Reform Bill had led some to predict a selling spree, it seems most are holding onto their investments – for now. Those with a single property (75%) and those with two or three (69%) are most likely to hold onto all their properties. In a turbulent market, rising interest rates are the main motivation for six in 10 landlords who intend to sell, a 15% jump on the previous survey. Nearly half claim that the rent they charge no longer covers their mortgage costs.