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16/10/2026

44% of homeowners that cohabit with at least one other adult have admitted to taking steps towards moving property without letting others in the household know. Find out what the term 'property traitor' means in this article from the Independent.

Among people who have secretly browsed property listings, a third said they have done so while watching television with the people they live with

15/10/2026

“I don’t need protection if I’m young and healthy.” Reality: circumstances can change fast. This article explores the facts behind the top protection misconceptions and how the right policy can financially protect you and your family from the potentially devastating impact of a serious accident, illness, or death.

You’ve probably bought insurance to cover your home, car, pet, or even your mobile phone. Yet many of us fail to financially protect ourselves and our families from the potentially devastating impact of a serious accident, illness, or death. While thinking about getting ill or dying may seem gloom...

14/10/2026

How does the seven-year rule work when it comes to inheritance tax? This article takes a closer look at what it means and how taper relief work for gifts made three to seven years before death.

Gifts made less than seven years before death may be liable for inheritance tax under the seven-year rule – but how the rule is applied is less well known

13/10/2026

The average cost of a five-year fixed-rate mortgage is now 6%, the highest it's reached in three years. The average two-year fixed rate is now 5.98%. Learn more in this article.

Banks and building societies raise prices as turmoil in bond markets increases expectations of base rate rise

12/10/2026

With new pension/inheritance tax rules due in six months, planning is essential. After the rules change in April 2027, the combination of pensions and your home could push over the tax-free allowances. Here, Which? explores how many people will be affected and the proactive steps you can take to limit the impact.

The practical steps you can take, from spending more to maximising tax-free allowances

09/10/2026

A typical annual energy bill is predicted to rise by £276 come January. Find out more, including how the energy price cap has changed over the last few years, in this article.

A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.

08/10/2026

Further your understanding on what the Your First Home scheme announced by the government means for first-time buyers in this article from the Daily Mail.

The new Government scheme could allow first-time buyers to get on the ladder with a 2.5% deposit - but how much is that in practice and where should they stash their cash?

07/10/2026

Have you started thinking about your finances for 2027? This article from Independent looks at several areas people may want to review, including budgeting, savings, pensions and inheritance tax changes. It also explores why understanding your current financial position can help with future planning. Read this article for more information.

Planning is the key to success, and the earlier you start, the better

06/10/2026

Thinking ahead can protect more of what you leave behind. Simple steps — timely gifting, reviewing beneficiary rules, and the right investment wrappers — can make a big difference. However, if one of Britain's most unpopular taxes were scrapped, experts say new taxes would be needed to protect the revenue stream. Have a read of this interesting article from i News to learn about the discussions that are circulating.

If one of Britain's most unpopular taxes were scrapped, experts say new taxes would be needed to protect the revenue stream

05/10/2026

New research suggests that 51% of households aged over 60 in 2040 might need to access their housing wealth to maintain their desired standard of living. Read more about how property wealth could be used to improve retirement standards in this article from Financial Planning Today.

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