Residential Property Market Review – January 2026
What’s the outlook for housing in 2026: prices predicted to rise, FTBs gain choice, regional growth varies.
Commercial Property Market Review – January 2026
Commercial property 2026: offices lead, AI drives data centres, retail rebounds, hotels set for stronger year.
New year, new home?
If you’re hoping to make a move in 2026, speak to us about finding a suitable mortgage and checking what you can comfortably afford. The more financially prepared you are, the smoother your move will be when the time comes.
Investing in 2026: Opportunity ahead in a changing world?
Investors enter 2026 with cautious optimism as inflation, trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties persist. Data centres may sustain growth opportunities despite concerns about an AI bubble. The IMF predicts uneven global growth, so diversification will remain key this year.
Looking ahead: A new year, a clear plan
Start 2026 with a clear plan and peace of mind. We’re here to help you protect and grow your wealth with clarity and purpose, whether that means reviewing investments, revisiting pension arrangements or preparing for key milestones.
Planning with purpose in 2026
A study found that personal values are the strongest motivators for UK adults when it comes to financial planning. When your financial goals reflect your deeper motivations, planning feels less like a task and more like a path toward fulfilment.
Life insurance – time to redress the gender gap
Women are twice as likely than men to not have a life insurance policy, mainly due to knowledge gaps and concerns about affordability. But adequate coverage offers vital financial support to loved ones if the policyholder dies during its term.
Clients are tuning in to intergenerational planning
The UK is expected to see a significant shift in assets passed down to younger generations over the next 30 years, prompting an interest in intergenerational planning.
Buying later and borrowing longer
People are buying their first homes later and choosing longer mortgages to make repayments more manageable.
Autumn Budget 2025
The Chancellor’s Budget boosts fiscal headroom, maintains tax pledges and forecasts stronger growth with falling inflation
