For many homeowners approaching retirement, property feels like the safety net. The mortgage is nearly gone, house prices have done the heavy lifting and pensions were something to “sort later”. But as 2026 rocks up, more people are starting to ask an uncomfortable question: will property really pay the bills when work stops or has […]
The start of a new year is one of the few moments when markets are relatively calm and investors still have time on their side. In early January 2026, the FTSE 100 pushed through the 10,000 mark for the first time, closing at a record high after a strong run through 2025. That kind of […]