Apex Independent Financial Planning Ltd, Elm Lodge, 14 Elbow Lane, Formby, Merseyside. L37 4AF

Insights

Equity Release continues to grow in popularity

Equity release lending rises as homeowners access housing wealth in retirement

News in Review

Monetary Policy Committee held Bank Rate at 3.75%, business confidence dropped in April, housing market shows resilience

Economic Review – April 2026

April’s Economic Review – Bank of England holds interest rates, UK braced for biggest growth hit of major economies and UK retail sales rebound

News in Review

This week: the latest Office for National Statistics inflation figures, the US State visit, IHT receipts continue to climb

Commercial Property Market Review – April 2026

UK commercial real estate capital values flatten, new business rates valuations, strong recovery in retail and hotel sectors

Residential Property Review – April 2026

The UK housing market lost momentum in March, prime property markets hit with caution, where are the most affordable towns in the UK

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