Rachel Geddes, strategic lender relationship director at Mortgage Advice Bureau comments on the news that inflation has held at 3.8 per cent: "While inflation holding steady at 3.8 per cent reflects the persistent pressures from political uncertainty and elevated costs, the mortgage market continues to remain resilient. In fact, many don't realise they’re now in a prime position to get onto the property ladder – especially compared to this time last year, or even six months a

A new report by Aviva highlights the impacts of climate change on the UK's homes, as well as on some of its iconic landmarks, including Edinburgh Castle.   In 2021, the castle experienced surface-water flooding, which triggered emergency-response protocols. Commenting on the report, Jason Storah, chief executive, UK & Ireland General Insurance, Aviva, said: “In the UK we have seen the impacts of our changing climate and this year is no exception. Record temperatures, wildfire

What should you expect, if you're looking to buy or remortgage property this autumn? ESPC shares insights about mortgage rates, lenders and why it can be helpful to seek out guidance from a broker. As the leaves turn and the Scottish property market enters its traditional autumn phase, many buyers, movers and remortgagers will be watching closely for shifts in mortgage conditions. The good news is that recent moves in interest rates and lending criteria are opening up new o

New analysis from ARC Research shows private-client portfolios continued to perform strongly in Q3, but sentiment among chief investment...

Mortgage broker, First Mortgage, part of the award-winning Mortgage Advice Bureau, has announced a strategic partnership with digital...

Tweed Wealth Management has announced the acquisition of a personal-finance consultancy, The James Boyd Practice. James Boyd, a financial...

Following this morning's announcement that inflation has held at 3.8 per cent, Ben Thompson, deputy chief executive at Mortgage Advice...

Specialist data-intelligence platform Fundpath, which supports fund distribution within asset management and wealth management has...

Financial-planning firm, rockwealth Edinburgh, is celebrating its first anniversary, having opened its doors at the end of August 2024.  ...

Complex red tape is deterring high-net-worth (HNW) families from leaving money to charities, despite increasing desire to do so,...

A new firm, Dunedin Financial, is opening its doors for business, from 4 August, in Edinburgh’s New Town.  Director, Lee Edwardson, who...

A Scottish business leader has been shortlisted in two categories at this year’s Institute of Directors Scotland Awards. Alison Welsh,...

The private-client division of investment-management company, 7IM, has strengthened its presence in Scotland, with the appointment of...

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According to Asset Risk Consultants’ (ARC’s) latest data, the average return of the ARC Sterling Steady Growth Index (based on the most...

Independent, global asset manager, Baillie Gifford, has announced it is joining ShareSoc’s corporate-supporter scheme.   ShareSoc, a...

The Bank of England has reduced interest rates to 4.25 per cent, following the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC’s) majority vote of five...

Wealth-advisory firm, Tweed Wealth Management, has announced the launch of a new sports division, for assisting athletes. The firm’s...

New analysis by Standard Life has found that single pensioners need £277,500 more in their pension pot to enjoy a moderate standard of...

New research from wealth-management firm, Rathbones Group, has revealed an increasing demand for bespoke investment services.    The...