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News in Review

In this week’s news - Ahead of the 28 October Budget, Chancellor John Healey faces rising pressure as government borrowing and UK inflation reached their highest levels in a year plus consumer confidence hits a new low

October 28, 2026

Residential Property Review – October 2026

The residential market is adjusting to changing economic conditions, with softer buyer demand, resilient prime property activity and fresh government support for first-time buyers. Together, these developments provide a snapshot of the opportunities and challenges shaping the housing market

October 22, 2026

Commercial Property Review – October 2026

From high street regeneration and logistics market activity to the growing influence of garden centres, these articles highlight how investment, consumer demand and changing uses of space are shaping local economies and creating new opportunities across the UK's property and retail sectors

October 22, 2026

News in Review

This week’s news - UK monthly GDP ticked 0.1% higher in August with Chancellor John Healey saying, “It’s a sign of resilience in the UK economy that some had not expected.” The latest IMF report predicted an expansion in the UK economy of 1.3% this year, based on a better-than-expected global performance

October 21, 2026

Business Property Relief and Agricultural Property Relief – changes ahead

From April 2027, changes to the rules mean that some qualifying business and agricultural assets may no longer benefit from the same level of IHT relief as before, particularly where the value of those assets exceeds certain thresholds.

October 20, 2026

Why life insurance could play an even bigger role in Inheritance Tax planning from April 2027

Life insurance can provide a cash payment that beneficiaries may use to help settle an IHT bill. This can be particularly valuable where much of an estate is tied up in property, investments or other assets that cannot easily be accessed or sold quickly.

October 15, 2026

Budget incoming – keep calm and carry on

The Budget is fast approaching, and attention will inevitably turn to what the government might do next. There’s speculation about possible property tax changes, but until we know the key announcements, there’s no need to act in haste

October 14, 2026

ISA changes incoming – what they mean for your savings

The biggest overhaul of the ISA (Individual Savings Account) regime in several years is coming into effect on 6 April 2027 – learn more about the changes…

October 14, 2026

Six-month countdown to April 2027 Pension IHT shake-up

The forthcoming pension IHT reforms are regarded as one of the most significant changes to estate planning in recent years – the clock is ticking

October 14, 2026

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