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Our monthly economic review is intended to provide background to recent developments in investment...

As individuals, we usually have a bias toward ‘now’ and the type of financial decisions that we make during that time.

Our monthly property market review is intended to provide background to recent developments in property markets.

The Autumn Statement was presented as a difficult and necessary exercise to restore confidence in the UK’s financial position.

If you’re in the last six months of your current mortgage deal, it might be worth locking into a fixed rate mortgage now.

Some positive news on pensions – research indicates that UK consumers are keen to take a greater role in preparing for their retirement and are improving their pension knowledge too.

The Chancellor’s tax and spending plans will also be accompanied by updated economic growth and borrowing forecasts produced by the independent Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).

Yes, I know, it is budget time again. Yippee! The older I get, the more I notice that my friends and I seem to take more notice of the full range of topics covered in the Chancellor’s announcements.

If you are an employee, you may be fortunate enough to receive a bonus, a reflection of your contribution to your employer.

The environment in which we make decisions effects our emotions and can influence the choices we make. Our emotions, not our practical reasoning often drive our choices.

Latest data from the UK housing market presents a mixed picture, with dwindling demand and limited supply contrasting markedly with strong transaction figures.

This is not an article about inheritance tax planning, per se. Although, we can certainly help if you want advice on the subject and help you not miss out on the valuable allowances available.