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The essentials you need to know if you’re considering gifting your home to your children

Published: October 7, 2025 by Jennifer Armstrong

Your home is likely to be one of the largest assets you own. Indeed, according to the Halifax House Price Index, in August 2025, the average house in the UK was worth almost £300,000. So, you might be wondering how … Continue reading

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How the Labour government could change Stamp Duty in the Autumn Budget

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

On 26 November, the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will deliver the government’s Autumn Budget, setting out fiscal plans for the year ahead and beyond. There’s speculation that some of the announcements could affect homeowners, including changes to Stamp Duty. According to … Continue reading

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3 reasons why pension consolidation could boost your retirement income

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

Increasingly, UK savers are losing track of their pensions. In October 2024, research by Pensions UK found that the total value of lost pension pots had risen by 60% since 2018. Losing track of your pensions can be costly. Across … Continue reading

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Why stock market volatility can trigger financial bias

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

When markets experience volatility, even the most level-headed investor can let their emotions or other influences affect their decisions. Read on to find out why volatility can trigger financial biases and how these might affect you. For the average investor, … Continue reading

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Investment market update: August 2025

Published: September 8, 2025 by Jennifer Armstrong

While global government policy – particularly US trade tariffs – continued to influence the value of investments in August 2025, many markets experienced less volatility compared to the start of the year. Read on to discover what factors may have … Continue reading