Economic Review of July 2020

UK Economy Recovering Although recent data has confirmed that the UK economy is recovering from its coronavirus lockdown slump, the longer-term outlook (unsurprisingly) remains decidedly unclear. Official data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that the UK economy grew by 1.8% in May, following April’s record 20.3% contraction. While this modest rebound … Continue reading “Economic Review of July 2020”

Residential Property Review – July 2020

Our monthly residential market review is intended to provide background to recent developments in property markets, as well as to give an indication of how some key issues could impact in the future. UK housing market shows initial signs of recovery The number of prospective home buyers bounced back ‘noticeably‘ in June, as did enquiries, … Continue reading “Residential Property Review – July 2020”

Economic review – June 2020

‘New Deal’ to boost economy The Prime Minister has set out government plans to deliver a post-lockdown economic recovery, with a promise to accelerate £5bn worth of spending pledges on a range of infrastructure projects across the country. During a speech delivered at the Dudley College of Technology on 30 June, Mr Johnson promised to … Continue reading “Economic review – June 2020”

Residential Property Review – June 2020

Buyer enquiries stabilise – but house price falls remain likely May saw a considerable upswing in buyer enquiries from a record low net balance of -94% in April to -5% in May, according to the latest Residential Market Survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Newly agreed sales increased from -93% to -35%, … Continue reading “Residential Property Review – June 2020”

Money & Wealth Magazine – Autumn 2018

Inside this issue: Learning to be a financially-savvy family. Protection – awareness is growing. Keeping your finger on the pulse of the global economy. Don’t bury your head in the sand. Research shows women are better savers than men. How to plan for your retirement when you reach 50. Pension scams losses jump 71%. Majority … Continue reading “Money & Wealth Magazine – Autumn 2018”