Inflation: Braced for a bump that didn’t come, but pain isn’t over
CPI inflation held steady at 4% in January. Economists had predicted a small rise. Prices were down 0.6% in a month. It’s a ...
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UK House Price Index Released
The Government has just published the UK House Price Index, which can be seen in full here. In summary, headline statistics for December ...
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Bridging loan transactions hit all-time high in 2023
According to latest Bridging Trends data, contributors transacted £831 million of bridging loans in 2023, making it the highest recorded annual gross lending ...
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The e.surv Acadata House Price Index released
Annual prices still falling in January … but monthly prices are now showing a small increase North East continues as the only region ...
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NatWest share sale looks increasingly set for the summer
The sale of shares in NatWest to the general public could happen as early as June. UK Government Investments (UKGI) has confirmed the ...
Inflation’s bumpy ride set to continue
Inflation is expected to remain stubborn in January. It’s then likely to drop towards 2% in the Spring – before bouncing back. The ...
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Rates held – but mood music is key not just drum beat of rate decision
The Bank of England has voted to keep rates on hold at 5.25%. The committee voted 6:3 to hold rates – two voted ...
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How do new HMRC rules affect online marketplace sellers?
The latest analysis by finance experts, RIFT, reveals that new HMRC regulations around online second-hand marketplaces will make it easier to make high-earning ...
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Mortgage Maze for First-Time Buyers But Buy-to-Let Investors Enjoy a Bounty
First-time buyers face tough task as mortgage product availability dwindles, but buy-to-let investors spoilt for choice The latest research by specialist property lending ...
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High Mortgage Costs Are Taking a Toll on the UK Housing Market
The outlook from British Land is a contrast to data out from Rightmove. High mortgage costs are taking a toll on the UK ...
