2016 ‘saw most first-time buyers since 2007’

There were more first-time home buyers in 2016 than at any point in the last nine years.

Planning system ‘over-weighted towards developers’

Majority of elected councillors believe planning system works in favour of developers at expense of the local community.

Fall in foreign takeovers of UK companies

Last year's sharp devaluation in the pound was not enough to attract a flurry of overseas buyers.

Young Britons ‘more likely to receive an inheritance’

Younger Britons are much more likely to receive an inheritance than previous generations.

Divorce threat ‘giving parents second thoughts over inheritance’

Third of parents not prepared to provide inheritance to their married children, due to concerns over their chosen partners.

Offshore tax evaders face New Year clampdown

New clampdown on financial advisers who enable clients to evade tax offshore has come into force this week.