Research1 has shone a spotlight on the financial challenges that prevent women from accumulating the same wealth as their male counterparts.
The financial pitfalls that primarily affect women
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The sophisticated scammers targeting YOU
According to a study from NatWest1, seven in 10 people have been targeted by scams over the last 12 months. Vulnerabilities brought on by cost-of-living challenges have likely contributed to the high numbers.
Spring Budget 2024
On 6 March, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Budget to the House of Commons declaring it was “a Budget for long-term growth.” The fiscal update included a number of new policy measures, such as a widely-anticipated reduction in National Insurance, abolition of the non-dom tax status and new savings products designed to encourage more people to invest in UK assets. The Chancellor said his policies would help build a “high wage, high skill economy” and deliver “more investment, more jobs, better public services and lower taxes.”
Living the retirement dream
Research1 has revealed that the ultimate retirement dream is actually very simple – financial security for the rest of your life.
Economic Review – February 2024
Survey suggests recession already over
Official statistics released last month showed the UK economy fell into recession during the second half of last year, although more recent survey data does suggest the recession could already be over.
Residential Property Review – February 2024
Positive start to the year for the housing market
Increased demand from buyers and sellers is helping to get the housing market back on track this year.
Commercial Property Review – February 2024
2024 – a turning point?
The recently released UK Commercial Market in Minutes from Savills has identified 2024 as a pivotal year for the commercial property investment market. Expectations are for an uptick in investment volumes versus 2023, after a couple of years of falls, with some strengthening in prime yields also likely.
In the news
Gazundering in a buyer’s market
Research1 has found that, in 2023, there was a 97% increase in people googling the term ‘gazundering’ – when a homebuyer reduces their offer on a property at the last minute, often just before exchange of contracts. About a third of sellers were subjected to gazundering last year2, indicating the property market currently favours the buyer. Gazundering is less common in Scotland because, while it does still occur, Law Society of Scotland governs the activities of solicitors acting on behalf of property buyers.
Equity release bouncing back?
After a challenging few years, equity release is picking up steam again, with the market experiencing growth for the first time in a year, according to market statistics1.
Are you due a midlife MOT?
Just to be clear, we’re not talking about your physical health here (that’s the doctor’s remit). We’re talking about a check-up to assess your financial wellbeing.
