Investing
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6 Things I Would Abolish From the UK Property Market
After more than 15 years around property, these are the 6 parts of the UK market…
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UK Bond Yields Are Surging: Why Britain’s Borrowing Costs Matter to Your Money
UK borrowing costs have climbed to levels not seen for decades. Here is what rising gilt…
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The Hedonic Treadmill: Why Earning More Can Still Leave You Feeling Broke
Why can a pay rise make you richer without making you feel richer? The hedonic treadmill…
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Why Don’t More People Invest in the UK? 5 Changes That Could Get Britain Investing
Why do so many people in Britain save but not invest? Here are 5 changes that…
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Vanguard UK Review 2026: Fees, Funds and Is It Worth It?
Vanguard UK review for 2026: current platform fees, fund charges, FTSE All-World ETF costs, LifeStrategy changes,…
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Britain Needs 755,000 Construction Workers. Can Burnham’s Plan Deliver?
Andy Burnham wants technical education from age 14. Could it help solve Britain’s construction skills shortage…
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254,000 Buy-to-Lets Hit the Market. What Happens to Renters?
Around 254,000 former rentals were listed for sale in a year. Here is what landlord exits…
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Leasehold Flats Aren’t Selling: Bargain or Property Trap?
Leasehold flats are struggling to sell while investors negotiate discounts not seen since 2020. Here is…
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PCP vs HP vs Cash: The Real Cost of Financing a Car in 2026
PCP, hire purchase, leasing or cash? We compare the full four-year cost, current UK car-finance data…
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The AI Data Centre Boom Is Hitting a Wall. Is This the Next Bubble?
The AI data-centre boom is colliding with power shortages, delays and difficult economics. Here is what…
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Manchester United Has Secured the Land. Should Property Investors Be Excited?
Manchester United has secured land for a proposed 100,000-seat stadium. Here is what the wider Old…
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UK House Prices Rose 2%, but the Market Is Splitting in Two
UK house prices rose 2% in the year to June 2026, but London fell, flats weakened…
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Half of Britain’s Housing Markets Are Slowing. What Happens Next?
Homes are taking longer to sell in 180 of 363 local authorities as mortgage volatility widens…
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18 Legal Ways to Reduce Your UK Tax Bill in 2026
18 legitimate UK tax planning ideas for 2026/27, covering pensions, ISAs, mileage, marriage, gifts and inheritance,…
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6 Assets HMRC Won’t Tax in the UK, and the Rules People Get Wrong
Some UK assets and gains can be exempt from Capital Gains Tax, but the rules around…
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52% of First-Time Buyers Would Consider Buying With Friends or Family
More first-time buyers are considering purchasing with friends or family to overcome the affordability gap. Here…
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UK House Prices Suffer Their Biggest August Fall Since 2018
UK asking prices fell by £7,360 in August 2026, the largest August decline since 2018. Here…
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How Money Really Works: Gold, Debt and the £ in Your Bank Account
Money is built on belief, but modern wealth is built through ownership. Here is how gold,…
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Britain Needs 1.5 Million Homes. So Why Are Builders Struggling to Build Them?
Britain needs 1.5 million homes, but the economics of building them are under pressure. Rising costs,…
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Landlords Face a New 2027 Tax Hit: How Section 24 Can Tax More Than the Cash Profit
From April 2027, individual landlords face new property income tax rates of 22%, 42% and 47%.…
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UK Buyer Demand Near Historic Lows as Housing Market Stalls
UK buyer demand remains close to historic lows as sales struggle to recover. Here is what…
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Britain Needs More Investors, Not Higher Taxes on Investment
Britain wants more people investing, but debate over higher Capital Gains Tax could pull in the…
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Best UK Regions for Buy-to-Let in 2026: Where Landlords Are Getting the Highest Yields
Where are the best UK regions for buy-to-let in 2026? We compare rental yields, house-price growth,…
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UK Buy-to-Let in 2026: The Numbers Still Work, But Not Everywhere
UK rents are still rising, mortgage rates are improving and regional yields vary sharply. Here is…
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Why the UK Stock Market Keeps Rising While Britain Feels Broke
The FTSE 100 is near record highs despite weak UK growth. Here is what is driving…
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What Andy Burnham Means for Your ISA: The £20,000 Limit Is Staying, but Cash Rules Are Changing
The overall £20,000 ISA allowance is staying, but the Cash ISA limit for under-65s falls to…
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How to Buy a House in the UK in 2026/27: A Step-by-Step Guide
TL;DR Buying a house in 2026/27 starts with working out what you can genuinely afford, not…
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Leasehold Property in the UK: Pros, Cons and the 2026 Reforms Explained
TL;DR Leasehold is not automatically bad, but it gives you less control than freehold and can…
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Why Britain Can’t Build 300,000 Homes a Year
TL;DR Britain keeps talking about 300,000 homes a year, but the latest official data still shows…
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Buy Borrow Die: How the Wealthy Use Debt to Avoid Selling Assets
TL;DR Buy Borrow Die is a wealth strategy built around a simple idea: own appreciating assets,…