Key changes in the housing market
10 February 2026
Landlords face reduced rental profitability as Income Tax on property earnings rises by two percentage points The Lifetime ISA will be phased out and replaced by
Landlords face reduced rental profitability as Income Tax on property earnings rises by two percentage points The Lifetime ISA will be phased out and replaced by
Even small increases in pension contributions can substantially enhance retirement savings through compound investment growth Modest, consistent contributions over a career significantly boost long-term financial security and
Check your home is protected against bad weather, such as freezing temperatures, high winds and heavy downpours Insurers paid out £585m for weather-related damage to homes and possessions in 2024, so check you’re adequately
Only 40–50% of UK’s Baby Boomers are on track to maintain their current lifestyle in retirement Only 6% of Gen X have a written retirement plan, despite nearing the end
UK economic momentum strengthened into 2026, with GDP rebounding and business surveys signalling improving private sector confidence Inflation ticked higher in December, but economists expect
Start thinking about making the most of tax-efficient opportunities before the end of the 2025/26 tax year You can contribute as much as you like into your pension,
House prices expected to rise 2% in 2026, with stronger growth outside London and the South First-time buyers benefit from more supply and slower rent growth, improving
Office demand stays strong — investors favour offices, though tenants are more selective on location Retail outperformed in 2025 — strong occupier markets and highest total returns,
Life insurance offers essential protection for loved ones when you are no longer around More assets are subject to IHT, so life insurance can help
“The Chancellor is relying heavily on tax rises towards the back end of the parliament” Income Tax thresholds will remain unchanged until at least 2031,
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Website by TOMD.
Home & Finance is registered in England and Wales.Registered office, 14 New Market St, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7LN.
Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Home & Finance General Ltd is entered on the Financial Services Register https://register.fca.org.uk/ under reference 300760 for General Insurance Products.
Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Home & Finance IFA Ltd is entered on the Financial Services Register https://register.fca.org.uk/ under reference 135250 for Investment & Mortgage business.
A summary of our internal complaints handling procedures for the reasonable and prompt handling of complaints is available on request and if you cannot settle your complaint with us, you may be entitled to refer it to the Financial Ombudsman Service at www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk or by contacting them on 0800 0234 567.
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