According to a 2025 survey by JMW Solicitors, 58% of people in the UK do not have a will, even though 77% believe having one is important. This means more than half of adults are leaving their home, savings and assets without clear instructions for the future. A lack of a valid will can lead…

According to the Money Advice Trust’s 2023 outcomes report, 80 % of people who received free debt advice saw their debts reduce or stabilise, and 88 % felt more confident managing money afterward. In 2024, National Debtline alone helped over 118,000 people by phone and online, with 2.18 million website visits for debt tools and guidance. A separate…

According to industry data, only about 25% of UK small businesses use a professional bookkeeper to manage their financial records. It means most try to do it themselves. As per a 2026 WifiTalents report, 82% of small firms struggle with cash flow problems when records aren’t kept up to date. And professional bookkeeping helps reduce errors…

In 2026, hiring a professional accountant is no longer just a compliance necessity. It delivers measurable business value for self-employed buyers and sole traders in Sussex. A UK-wide survey by Intuit QuickBooks of over 4,000 small businesses found that firms using accountants reported an average 11.5% increase in revenue, with sole traders seeing nearly 9%…

Buying a home in Worthing is exciting, but the process can feel tricky at first. The local property market has its own rhythm, and understanding how much you can borrow often feels like decoding a puzzle. From deposits and income checks to the role of your credit score, there’s a lot to consider. Generic online…

Buying a home in Brighton and Hove is exciting, but one question often stops people in their tracks: how much can I actually borrow for a mortgage? The answer isn’t always straightforward. Lenders consider your income, expenses, credit history, and current UK rules, while interest rates and market conditions also affect how much you can…

According to recent UK industry data, more than one in four homeowners (28 %) have made a home insurance claim. And 94 % of those claimants received most or all of the money they asked for from their insurer, with an average payout of around £5,640 per claim, according to research by Compare the Market. However, regulator-level…

According to a Forbes-commissioned survey, 29 % of people who used professional moving services said it significantly eased their stress and 32 % said their move was much smoother with professional help, compared to doing it themselves. As per Schott Removal Research, 80 % of consumers use professional movers, and moves handled by experts have a 95 % on-time…

Finding a trustworthy tradesperson is still a real problem for many homeowners. According to UK homeowner surveys cited by Voltimum, nearly 6 in 10 homeowners say they struggle to find trades they genuinely trust, and almost 20% describe the process as very difficult. When trust is low, many people either delay repairs or attempt DIY,…

Brighton & Sussex has a lot of architects. In 2025, there were over 120 architects working in Brighton & Hove. More than 60 of them have 5 star ratings on public review sites. This is a very high number compared to many other UK cities. According to a RIBA survey, about 76 % of homeowners who…

Home extensions and renovations are no longer small upgrade projects; they are major financial decisions. According to the 2025 UK Houzz & Home Study, more than 51% of homeowners carried out renovation work, with a median spend of £21,440. The same study also found that 94% of homeowners chose to hire professional builders or renovation…

Many homes hide costly problems you can’t see at first glance. According to RICS, 60% of properties have hidden issues such as damp, roof damage, or structural faults.  Studies of UK homebuyers also show that those who skip a survey often face unexpected repair bills, with 44% reporting serious issues within the first year. Damp…