We sat down with our friend and branch Director of Martin & Co Sales & Letting Agents , Matt Berry ANAEA, to give us a localised update on the property market in Portsmouth in 2026. Here's what he had to say... We expect the Portsmouth housing market to remain broadly stable in 2026, following a cautious period of adjustment through late 2024 and 2025. Rather than dramatic swings, the year ahead points toward modest growth, steady demand, and improving confidence among buye

So you’ve decided that buying a house is too mainstream and that what you really  want is to build your own. Maybe it’s a stylish eco lodge, a Hobbit house, or a chic Scandi cabin that would make Pinterest weep with joy. Enter: the self-build mortgage — your financial sidekick on the journey from muddy plot to majestic palace. In this guide, we break down how these mortgages work, and pro tips to keep your build on track (and your sanity intact). What on Earth Is a Self-Build

Income Protection (IP) is the unsung hero of personal financial protection. Most of us would happily add the £20 per month tech cover to insure our mobile phones, but don't think to insure the most important thing of all, ourselves. IP provides you with a regular monthly income if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury . Think of it like private sick pay - you get a monthly replacement wage amount up to 65% of your gross salary, paid to you tax free, at the times when