Insights
Behind all great advice is in-depth knowledge. Here’s everything you need to know about pensions, property, government fiscal policy and the state of the UK economy. We’ll explain what it all means for you and finances.
Homebuying reforms set to tackle gazumping
The UK government has unveiled plans to improve the homebuying process in England and Wales, aiming to reduce delays - the reforms are expected to make homebuying faster and more transparent
News in Review
In this week’s news - Ahead of the 28 October Budget, Chancellor John Healey faces rising pressure as government borrowing and UK inflation reached their highest levels in a year plus consumer confidence hits a new low
Residential Property Review – October 2026
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
Commercial Property Review – October 2026
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
News in Review
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
Business Property Relief and Agricultural Property Relief – changes ahead
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.
