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26th June 2018
Spotlight on Planning. Savills assess whether new planning policy will lead to increased housing delivery. The proposed revisions to the NPPF are the biggest shake up to the planning system since 2012. The aim of the revisions is to deliver...
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Market in Minutes: New homes and first time buyers
21st June 2018
First time buyers form an increasingly important buyer group for the new homes market - but the kind of home they need is not universal. Savills' report show that first time buyers have steadily increased their share of the mortgage...
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How to Make the Most of Your Money
15th June 2018
Many of us are conscious of where we are wasting our money. Mystery direct debits. Expensive phone tariffs. Meals out. Everything adds up and, for some, an overdraft is a necessity as opposed to a financial buffer for one-off circumstances....
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What Does the Northern Powerhouse Mean for Property Prices?
Since the Northern Powerhouse scheme was unveiled in 2014 there has been divided opinions on just how successful the merger of major cities would be. Bringing the cities of Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Hull and Newcastle together to create a...
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5 Alternatives to a Traditional Pension
30th May 2018
Planning financially for retirement is essential but, for some, just relying on your state pension or paying into a private pension doesn’t seem enough. Whilst pensions have large tax benefits, many are seeking other additional solutions to finance life after...
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Where are British Citizens Wasting Their Money?
17th May 2018
With 24% of UK households having no savings to fall back on it is no surprise that many citizens feel their money disappears quickly every month. Living paycheck to paycheck with little room to put money aside is the norm...
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Early May Bank Holiday Opening Hours
4th May 2018
The first May bank holiday is approaching and we want to advise you of our opening hours during this period. Our early May bank holiday opening hours are: Monday 7th May - Closed Tuesday 8th May - Normal opening hours...
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Savills Research: UK Commercial Market in Minutes
30th April 2018
A quiet first quarter, but some fundamentals are improving Savills have released their latest monthly report on trends and pricing in the UK commercial property investment market. Key topics this month: Prime yields remained stable this month, through upward and...
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Are You Owed a Tax Refund from University?
16th April 2018
In 2016 it was announced that, as of the following year, university tuition fees would rise to £9,250. With generations of students beforehand having already struggled financially despite this hike in fees, it is not surprising that nearly 70% of...
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All you need to know about transferring your ISA
28th March 2018
Transferring ISAs simply boils down to whether you want to save time or money. Investigating the pros and cons of switching from one specific account to another needs to be thoroughly considered before you make a decision. If you are...
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