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1 October 2019

The Influence of Sustainability in Consumption Choice

“Ipsos has collaborated with Innovation Forum to understand the attitudes of consumers in the US, Great Britain, and France towards sustainable business and how sustainability affects their spending decisions. “Consumers hold companies and governments responsible for sustainability. They are willing to act but feel that their impact as individuals is limited. Consumers in the US are […]

30 September 2019

First-time Buyer Deposits Increase by 17%

First-time Buyer Deposits Increase by 17% Mortgage Strategy reports: “First-time buyers’ average mortgage deposits increased by 17 per cent over the last 12 months, according to Experian’s ‘Credit Barometer’. The data shows that the average FTB deposit came to £30,945 in July 2019, up from £26,498 seen the previous year.” Read more.

27 September 2019

Is the end in sight for Comparison Sites?

IPSOS reports “What comparison sites have not so far managed to crack is broadening reach beyond motor and home insurance. According to our Financial Research Survey (FRS), although just over one in four of us visit at least one comparison site per month, with unaided brand awareness of sites extremely high, most switching activity is linked […]

26 September 2019

How does your Garden Grow?

Mintel’s Report entitled “Consumer Trends, Attitudes and Spending Habits for the Home – UK – January 2019” states “76% of households have a garden”. “There are around 20 million gardens in the UK, but the average size of gardens is shrinking because of intense land use for new-build houses, conversions of larger properties and building […]

25 September 2019

Equity Release still not seen as a mainstream Option

FT Adviser reports “While equity release offers later life clients the biggest potential to increase assets it is still not part of the mainstream conversation with advisers, says Bruno Meiller, director of products and direct channels at Legal & General Home Finance.” Read more.

24 September 2019

Life expectancy falls by six months in biggest drop in UK forecasts

The Guardian reports “The institute [and Faculty of Actuaries] said it now expects men aged 65 to die at 86.9 years, down from its previous estimate of 87.4 years, while women who reach 65 are likely to die at 89.2 years, down from 89.7 years.” Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/mar/07/life-expectancy-slumps-by-five-months

23 September 2019

Equity Release and Pension Future

Aviva reports “The next ten years will see nine million people reach the age of 55 – the age at which we are typically eligible for equity release and the pension freedoms. Nine million is more than we have ever seen before”. “The desire of the nine million to flexibly blend their assets at retirement […]

20 September 2019

Pension Freedom Figures

Aviva reports “£8.7 billion has been withdrawn from pensions via the pension flexibilities between July 2018 and June 2019. This is up £1.6 billion (23%) on the previous twelve months. Q2 2019 alone was an all-time high, with £2.75 billion being withdrawn via the pension flexibilities.” “The average amount withdrawn per individual continues to trend […]

19 September 2019

Equity Release Increase

Aviva reports “£3.95 billion of housing wealth was unlocked via equity release between July 2018 and June 2019. This is up £450 million (12%) on the previous twelve months.” In the second quarter of 2019 alone “£911 million was unlocked via equity release. This exceeds the total amount that was being unlocked over four quarters […]

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