Pensions

‘Retirement income riddle’ for older people

New research by Legal & General and Demos has revealed that older people in...

Lack of awareness over pension tax implications

Latest research by Legal & General has found that more than one in four...

Housing wealth to finance retirement

Who should use housing wealth in retirement? That, unfortunately, is not the right question...

Aviva CEO steps down

Mark Wilson is to leave his position as chief executive officer of Aviva plc. Wilson...

What does auto-enrolment mean for later life advisers?

Every employer now has a pension scheme. Thanks to auto-enrolment, which was introduced in...

Millennials trading lower retirement income for home ownership dream

New research from Prudential has found that millennials are chasing the home ownership dream...

Major knowledge gap around annuities

New research from Primetime Retirement, has revealed that 53% of advisers surveyed say their...

People not spending enough time planning for retirement

People in the UK are spending more time buying a new car or remodelling...

SimplyBiz’s Advice Show returns

The Advice Show returns today (17 September) with industry specialists including Steve Webb, Ken...

West Sussex maintains retirement top spot

West Sussex is still the best place to retire offering pensioners the highest quality...

Panacea Adviser’ partners with Legal & General

Panacea Adviser (Panacea) has revealed that Legal & General has become its latest partner. This new...

Millennials want more pension help from employers

New research from Prudential shows millennials are focused on saving for retirement and want...

Widows reluctant to downsize

47% of law firms regularly advised widows who are facing financial hardship to consider...

More 2 Life becomes LLA Ambassador

The Later Life Academy (LLA), the commercial and training organisation for later life advisers,...

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We need clearer guidance on Stamp Duty advice

Just over a week ago Angela Rayner resigned following the discovery of a Stamp Duty breach on a flat she owns in Hove. She...

AI could make obsolescence obsolete and slash global e-waste

For decades, technology has been trapped in a cycle of forced obsolescence. Each year, a new iPhone or Android release quietly renders last year’s...

Discount Market Value: a local solution for a national housing challenge

The UK housing market is under constant scrutiny, especially when it comes to bolstering the supply of affordable housing. The government’s recent announcement of a...

Don’t overlook lifetime mortgages for clients with IHT worries

Lifetime mortgages have evolved significantly over the last few years. The industry has risen to the challenge, developing innovative new product features which ensure...

You can’t just turn on a tap and expect housing supply to flow

Yawn and stretch, the government have appointed a new housing Czar in place of the thoroughly discredited Angie Rayner, former Deputy Prime Minister, who...

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Rents ease in parts of UK but affordability pressures persist

The North East remains the most affordable region in the UK for tenants with...

Peers warn new towns risk failure without clear vision

The Government’s flagship plan to create a new generation of towns across England risks...

Howden upgrades Cardiff office to support growth plans

Howden has announced its move to a larger office in Cardiff as it plans...

LMS expands National Property Transaction Network

LMS has announced a major expansion of its National Property Transaction Network (NPTN) as...