Blog
30th September 2018
Savills have released their latest report on trends and pricing in the UK commercial property investment market. In this issue, Savills explore the following: The three retail sectors that saw prime yields move higher in August. The latest consensus forecasts...
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Are You Paying Too Much in Pension Fees?
4th September 2018
All pension plans come with charges, but these fees can differ greatly depending on the type of pension, the provider and the investments you have. In some cases, the money you are paying in pension fees could be eating into...
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Is a Cashless Society on the Cards?
The Royal Mint has cut the number of coins it puts into circulation by nearly half since 2014. Last year the government-owned mint issued 1.3 billion coins, down from the 2.3 billion of four years ago. Along with bank closures...
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How to Find Your Lost Pension Pots
24th August 2018
Data from the Department for Work & Pensions revealed that there is £400 million in lost pensions in the UK. With many people changing jobs throughout their career and opening new pension schemes it can be difficult to keep track...
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UK Commercial Market in Minutes – August 2018
21st August 2018
Savills have released their latest monthly report on trends and pricing in the UK property investment market. This issue explores the following points: The 13% year-on-year rise in domestic investor activity in the UK. The latest statistics on local authority...
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The Northern Powerhouse
1st August 2018
It's no secret that some of the best UK property investments are currently to be found in the north of England. Wellesley is just one of the alternative lenders taking advantage of the Northern property boom, but it is not...
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Construction milestone celebrated at Downtown
30th July 2018
Wellesley recently celebrated the completion of Phase one at Downtown Manchester. The team joined the McGoff Group at the topping out event on the roof of the Woden Street development. Chris McGoff, director at the McGoff Group, says: “The success...
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The Different Types of UK Pensions Explained
With the mass media stating that the younger generation are doomed for retirement and that pensioners are living on just £22 per day, you’d assume that people were keeping an eye on their financial future. However, with a third of...
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Is Your Pension Going to Be Enough?
24th July 2018
The new State Pension amounts to £160 per week. This gives men and women of retirement age an annual income of £7,658. This is the full amount – whether you receive this much will depend on your National Insurance record....
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What Does the Lifetime ISA Mean for the Bank of Mum and Dad?
For many millennials, purchasing a property is not a solo project. Many are partnering up with Mum and Dad to secure the financial help they need to get their foot on the first rung of the property ladder. With the...
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