Paul lewis

July 2025

With the average UK care home costing £65,000 a year, the prospect of meeting these fees can be a worry. But some people won’t have to pay – and it doesn’t have to mean selling your home. Our expert explains how it works

Has your family started planning for inheritance tax (IHT)? Investment platform Quilter suggests that by 2027, one in five adults over the age of 55 could have estates large enough to bring their heir

Recent changes mean applying for planning might cost more than you realise. Our expert explains what you need to include in your self-build or home improvement budget

Not everyone’s a winner in the turnaround on winter fuel payments,

Owning a holiday home offers the chance of a hideaway haven, where you can reconnect with the natural world and boost your wellbeing