Property Market Review May 2019
CALLS FOR A COMPULSORY ‘SNAGGING RETENTION’ ON NEW BUILDS A recent survey by New Home Review has revealed that more than nine out of 10 new-build homes in the UK have defects and almost 40% of new builds fail to meet their original deadline. Following on from this, the HomeOwners Alliance have launched a campaign […]
Are the best things in life free?
Recent research1 shows that many of life’s most enjoyable events come with a hefty price tag. The research calculates that going to university, buying a house, getting married, having two children and then retiring could, on average, add up to £566,659 over the course of a lifetime. This is a huge sum and illustrates the need […]
Planning your pension
How much should I contribute to my pension 40? Even though retirement will feel like ...
FTB prop up the property market
Although the housing market has slowed, due in part to the widespread uncertainties surrounding Brexit, there is some good news. The number of first-time property purchases made in 2018 reached 372,100, up by 3% on the 2017 figure. This means that for the first time since 1995, those making their first property purchase represent a […]
Short-Term Volatility
The fall and rise of investment markets Every now and then, unexpected events can ...
Investment commentary
Economic Review – April 2019
STOCKPILING BOOSTS UK ECONOMY The UK economy grew more strongly than expected in February as ‘pre-Brexit’ stockpiling