Latest articles by Sam Walker
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Could pensions inheritance tax rule change create a liquidity crisis for Sipp holders?Pension inheritance tax rule changes from April 2027 could create a liquidity crisis for some self-invested personal pensions (Sipps) holding commercial property. We reveal what you can do to mitigate the impact.
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Halifax: UK house prices at lowest level since summer as growth slowsProperty prices fell by 0.6% month-on-month in a typical Christmas season slowdown, Halifax’s latest house price index shows.
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Divorce and money – everything you need to know if you are splitting upAdvice Three-fifths of unhappily married people in the UK say they feel they can’t get divorced because of their finances. We look at what divorce means for your money
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Nationwide: Annual house price growth slows to lowest level in almost two yearsThe average house price went up by just 0.6% between December 2024 and December 2025, Nationwide Building Society said
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January Premium Bonds winners announced – did you win £1 million?More than 2.6 million historic Premium Bonds prizes are still waiting to be claimed, NS&I says
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Where did house prices rise and fall the most in 2025?Some parts of the UK have seen yearly property price growth of up to 12.6%, but others have seen values fall by as much as 8.9%, research shows.
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‘Why I have ditched my Help to Buy ISA for cash savings and the stock market’Without the 25% bonus, my Help to Buy ISA is effectively redundant, says MoneyWeek writer Sam Walker.
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Key money dates for 2026We run through the key dates and big money changes coming up in 2026 that could affect your financial health
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How gifting money this Christmas could lower your inheritance tax billCash is an easy and quick present to give over Christmas – and it could protect some of your estate from the taxman down the line
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UK interest rates latest: December 2025Live Report The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75%
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HSBC promises to keep all of its bank branches open until 2027HSBC has extended its branch promise meaning all 327 of its branches will remain open until at least 2027
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Rightmove: Asking prices set to rise 2% in 2026 after post-Budget market reboundBuyers and sellers who held off in anticipation of the Budget will come back to the market and contribute to asking prices increasing next year, according to Rightmove
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Football fans issued warning over ticket scams ahead of 2026 World CupSantander customers lost more to football scams in the first six months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, when total losses surged due to the Euros
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FCA launching targeted support to help savers with complex financial decisionsThe regulator wants to help you get to grips with investing and pension planning. Here’s how its new targeted support framework will help you
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Top 10 locations for buyers and renters revealedLondon is crowned as the most popular location for renters and buyers, despite rising costs. But where else are house hunters heading to?
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My 6.5% Nationwide regular saver is due to mature - what are my options?Nationwide’s 6.5% regular saver is due to mature for those who opened one last year. Here is what you can do now to make the most of your savings
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How much would it cost you to buy a house in Great Britain's happiest places?Average asking prices for a property in the happiest place in Britain are below the national average
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Can I cash in my pension early?High living costs and rising taxes could make you wonder whether it's worth cashing in your pension early, but it might not be a good idea.
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300,000 remote workers to miss out on working from home tax reliefThousands of workers forced to work from home will no longer benefit from the working from home tax relief next year. How will it affect you?
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December Premium Bonds winners announced – did you win £1 million?Over 2.6 million historic Premium Bonds prizes are still waiting to be claimed, according to NS&I
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Rachel Reeves confirms ‘workaround’ for pensioners facing tax bill on state pensionAs the full new state pension looks set to breach the tax-free personal allowance within years, the government has said anyone on just a state pension won’t have to pay income tax on the payment until the end of this parliament
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Zoopla: House prices in southern England drop for first time in 18 monthsHouse buyers could benefit from a fall in prices, triggered by a rumoured ‘property tax’ prior to the Budget, as Zoopla revealed lower prices for the first time in 18 months
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Will NS&I boost Premium Bonds prize fund rate? Why it could rise soonNS&I now has a net financing target of £13 billion for the 2025/26 financial year
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How the ‘Reeves Freeze’ on income tax thresholds could cost you up to £1,300
The income tax threshold freeze will rake in an extra £12 billion by 2031, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility
