Economic Review – April 2026
5 May 2026
Bank of England policymakers voted to keep interest rates at 3.75%, opting for caution due to the unpredictability of the Middle East The UK faces
Bank of England policymakers voted to keep interest rates at 3.75%, opting for caution due to the unpredictability of the Middle East The UK faces
UK housing market – rising borrowing costs and wider geopolitical uncertainty weigh heavily on market sentiment Prime property markets – buyers and sellers significantly less
UK Commercial real estate – Q1 capital values remained flat and 1.4% quarterly total returns driven by income returns New business rates – new rateable
74% of advised investors plan to increase contributions this year Emotional reactions to markets are more common among non-advised investors Professional guidance improves discipline and
Ordinary and upper Dividend Tax rates rise by two percentage points Dividend Allowance remains £500 per tax year outside ISAs Reviewing your combination of salary,
Nearly half of aspiring buyers have never explored their borrowing potential Remortgaging could improve monthly affordability or release funds for improvements Early preparation strengthens your
Global growth is projected at 3.3% in 2026 amid cautious optimism Trade cooperation and AI investment are key economic drivers Policymakers must balance inflation control
Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions are ending in England Stamp Duty thresholds reverted in April 2025 Rent control and safety reforms expand across devolved nations
UK dividends are projected to reach £88.8bn, up 1.5% year-on-year Underlying growth suggests resilience despite macroeconomic headwinds Global payouts are expected to rise 2.9% to
Up to 70% of family wealth can be lost by the second generation without structured planning IHT changes and pension reforms could accelerate gifting and
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