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Apr ’26: A record month, house purchase underway

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It’s been a beautiful month. I’ve been about a bit, taking in Lincoln, the New Forest, and Oxford as well as enjoying London town itself. The Iran conflict rumbles on, with the USA and Israel having effectively finished the military engagement. Markets have had a very strong month – bouncing back from the March drop… Continue reading Apr ’26: A record month, house purchase underway →
4th May 2026

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