Pressure Grows For Stamp Duty Reform
Calls for Stamp Duty reform are continuing to grow as first-time buyers face rising purchase costs. Research suggests first-time buyers have paid an extra £307m in Stamp Duty since the tax-free threshold changed in April 2025. On average, buyers have reportedly paid £4,618 more to complete a purchase over the past year. For many households […]
Putting Life Insurance In Trust
Recent tax changes have prompted some to reevaluate their reliance on pensions for wealth planning. Amidst this uncertainty, life insurance could provide some peace of mind for those looking to protect their family’s future. Salary sacrifice changes In the Autumn Budget 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to salary sacrifice for pensions from April 2029. […]
Life Insurance vs Income Protection
Life insurance Life insurance pays out a lump sum to your loved ones if you die during the policy term. You could either be covered for a fixed length of time (such as 10 or 25 years), or for the whole of your life. It’s sensible to get cover if you have any dependents because […]
Remortgage Demand Jumps
New analysis from Stonebridge suggests remortgage activity surged during the opening months of 2026 as borrowers reached the end of ultra-low fixed rate mortgage products arranged during the pandemic. Sharp rise in applications Stonebridge data shows that remortgage applications increased by 45.8% during Q1 2026. The rise comes as many homeowners are reaching the end […]
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