The Strain Practice

24/03/2026

With the Iran conflict approaching the one-month mark, global markets are struggling to keep up with fast moving developments in the region.

16/03/2026

WeekWatch - 16/03/2026

05/03/2026

At a glance

•The latest attacks on Iran and its retaliatory strikes across the region led to a sell-off in global markets.
•While still volatile, many assets have since rebounded off their recent lows.
•History shows that stock markets recover after such shocks and the best outcome to maximise eventual returns is to remain invested.

The recent attacks on the Iranian leadership and subsequent retaliatory actions across the Middle East have caused widespread geopolitical volatility. Unsurprisingly, they have also left many investors wondering what actions they should now be considering.

12/02/2026

We're Growing Our Team

Delighted to welcome Pauline Grant to The Strain Practice Team

Pauline is CeMAP qualified as a Mortgage & Protection Adviser with over 20 years experience in the industry. She is looking forward to getting to know many of our existing clients as well as welcoming many more new clients in the years ahead.

The Strain Practice is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management Plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority).

SJP Approved 09/02/2026

04/02/2026

Thanks to a combination of frozen tax thresholds, above average inflation and higher interest rates and changes announced in the recent Budget, many people may face higher tax bills this year. Here, we look at how you can use your pension and ISA allowances to make a big difference at tax year end.

28/01/2026

Those who have yet to file their online self-assessment tax return and settle any tax due have only a few days left to do so before facing a financial penalty.

07/11/2025

Best of luck to Madden Raparees & Saval Gaelic Athletic Club in their games this weekend ❤️🖤💚🤍

27/10/2025

Huge Congratulations Madden Raparees - you were unreal ❤️🖤

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16/10/2025

Thanks to our guests who joined us for The Strain Practice golf day out last month🏌️‍♂️⛳
What a beautiful afternoon - Great weather, food & company & apparently the golf was very competitive as well☀️🍽️🍸
Special thanks to the hosts Denise, Brian, Shealan, Jeff, Jarlath & Feargal for looking after everyone so well on the day 👏

24/09/2025

More than 6,000 agricultural, forestry and fishing businesses have closed in the past 12 months according to the Office for National Statistics, as concerns over changes to tax reliefs mount.

15/09/2025

Can I pass on my pension when I die?

29/08/2025

Helping Brianne & Calum secure their first home was an absolute pleasure. There’s nothing better than seeing clients collect their keys and start their next chapter? 🏡

If you’re thinking about buying your first home, I’d love to help make the process simple and stress-free. If you’re thinking of starting your journey, let’s have a chat - no pressure, just good guidance and advice!

The Strain Practice Ltd is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St.
James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the
Financial Conduct Authority).

SJP Approved 28/8/2025