Home Finance – In the news
3 March 2026
Rents across Britain have hit record highs, now consuming 44% of the average wage People overestimate the cost of life insurance, leading them to delay taking out protection
Rents across Britain have hit record highs, now consuming 44% of the average wage People overestimate the cost of life insurance, leading them to delay taking out protection
February is the best time to put your home on the market according to Rightmove research The government’s Warm Homes Plan was launched in January with a £15bn investment Leading
High demand for office space – research shows office space is currently the most in-demand commercial property asset class London offices update – office take-up in the capital marks London’s
As life expectancy increases, workers are abandoning the idea of spending a whole career with one company More workers are embracing non-linear career journeys by
Many UK adults don’t feel confident their family would be financially secure if they unexpectedly died Women were less certain about their family’s financial resilience and 45-54-year-olds were the least confident
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
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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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