Housing and infrastructure
The Budget aims to boost investment across public services and communities
Autumn Budget 2025
The Chancellor’s Budget boosts fiscal headroom, maintains tax pledges and forecasts stronger growth with falling inflation
Property Market Review
Retail investment strengthens as demand rises, supply tightens and deals highlight confidence across commercial sectors
Residential Property Market Review – November 2025
UK housing data forecasts point to gradual growth, improving affordability and rising transactions
Commercial Property Market Review
Retail investment strengthens as demand rises, supply tightens and deals highlight confidence across commercial sectors
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.
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.
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.
Navigating global shifts – investing through change
The investing landscape is rapidly evolving due to geopolitical uncertainty, inflation, AI and a changing labour market. The IMF forecasts 3% global growth, but risks remain.
What’s in store for the housing market this autumn
The UK housing market moves into autumn with steady momentum. Buyers can expect to benefit from improved affordability and negotiating power due to a high volume of homes on the market.
