Buying later, borrowing longer – finding the right fit
People are buying their first homes later and choosing longer mortgages to make repayments more manageable. Therefore, about 547,000 of those who stepped onto the property ladder in 2024 will still be paying off their mortgage in their 60s.
Commercial Property Market Review
Retail investment strengthens as demand rises, supply tightens and deals highlight confidence across commercial sectors
Consolidate to solve the pension patchwork puzzle
Do you know where all your pensions are? Across the UK, an estimated 3.3 million unclaimed pension pots worth £31.1bn are sitting unmanaged.
First-time buyers get a move on
First-time buyers are less sentimental about their first homes than previous generations according to a recent survey. 25% plan to leave their first home after just 4.5 years, often due to lack of space or affordability. Smaller homes and unfamiliar locations are the new norm.