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Residential Property Review – November 2024

November 27, 2024

Budget caused uncertainty in the market There was some uncertainty within the housing market ahead of the Autumn Budget at the end of October, which was reflected in muted consumer activity. House price growth slowed ahead of the first Labour Budget in 14 years according [...]

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How to align wealth and purpose

November 20, 2024

Purpose has lately become a buzzword for investors and companies. Whether ‘mission-oriented’ investing excites you or makes you want to run for the hills, aligning your wealth with your values and interests can bring rich rewards. Give and grow Historically, wealthy people wanting to make [...]

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Self-employed? Remember your pension

November 14, 2024

Over one million individuals have entered self-employment since 2020¹, so it is important to ensure you are still planning for retirement by making regular pension contributions. A growing sector In 2023, there were 4.2 million people in the UK’s solo self-employed sector – 3% higher [...]

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Navigating a multi-retirement reality

November 7, 2024

Over the years, a number of notable trends, such as increased longevity and individuals taking on greater responsibility for their pension provision, have clearly altered the retirement landscape significantly. Now, new trends look set to further change the face of retirement, adding complexity to the [...]

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Autumn Budget 2024

November 5, 2024

After waiting what felt like an age for one of the most eagerly anticipated Budgets, with endless rumours spreading about where the new Government might wield the axe, we now have clarity on Labour’s plans. Taxes Income tax & Dividend Tax Income tax rates and [...]

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Uptick in IHT receipts – what lies ahead?

October 30, 2024

Data¹ has shown that Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts have continued their ascent, with £2.8bn received in the April to July period this year. This figure is a substantial £0.2bn increase on the same period in the previous tax year (2023/24). Frozen thresholds continue to take [...]

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Residential Property Review – October 2024

October 23, 2024

Improving conditions in the residential market Activity in the residential property market is picking up as house prices continue to show modest growth, according to Savills. In August, mortgage approvals were only 3% below pre-pandemic levels. In September, sales agreed and new instructions were 8% [...]

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Thompson Tyndall Investment thoughts Q4

October 18, 2024

Following a more positive time in most markets, the main preoccupation for many UK investors seems to have shifted from inflation – with recent readings coming in at only slightly above long-term targets for most major economies and now below target in the UK – [...]

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Women take the lead opening JISAs

October 16, 2024

Have you opened a Junior Individual Savings Account (JISA) for your child? If so, it’s a great financial priority to support long-term savings goals for the children in your family. Research has highlighted that women have led the way on opening JISAs every year since [...]

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Autumn retirement round-up

October 10, 2024

Several retirement reports have hit the headlines recently with a consistent message: if you want a comfortable retirement, you should plan early and be flexible. Could a phased retirement approach work for you? Research from Standard Life¹ suggests a ‘gradual transition’ into retirement could be [...]

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