Bank of England pauses rates – and the market expects it to last
The Bank of England maintained rates at 4.75% as expected. The committee voted 6-3 to keep rates on hold, with three voting for ...
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Private Rent and House Price data
Richard Harrison, Head of Mortgages at Atom bank, comments: “Although a second consecutive rise in inflation means we are unlikely to see the ...
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Revealed: 10 best & 10 worst performing funds of 2024
Top performing funds benefit from heavy tech ‘Mag 7’ exposure. Volatile Latin American markets weigh on investor portfolios. Incoming President Donald Trump and ...
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Big EPC changes being proposed
The UK government has proposed significant changes to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirements for landlords in England and Wales, aiming to enhance energy ...
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Summary of Halifax UK House Price Report – November 2024
Key Highlights: Average House Price: Reached a record £298,083, up +1.3% month-on-month. Annual Growth: Accelerated to +4.8%, the highest annual rate since November ...
The Nationwide house price index for November
Summary of UK House Price Growth Report – November 2024 Key Highlights: Annual Growth Rate: Increased to 3.7% in November from 2.4% ...
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Letting agents could face almost £400m losses under Renters’ Rights Bill
Official government figures published in November reveal that letting agents could lose more money under the Renters’ Rights Bill than the failed Renters ...
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Hampshire Trust Bank Completes £7.24m Development Finance Loan for Central London Redevelopment
Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has successfully provided a £7.24 million development finance facility to support the acquisition and redevelopment of a prominent site ...
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Market Report: European markets brace for impact as Trump doubles down on tariffs
Trump’s hardline tariff stance stokes trade war fears European markets open lower US dollar rises, 10-year treasuries hold onto gains Brent oil finds ...
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Research shows £7.3 billion economic boost through improved housing affordability in London
New research highlights the profound economic benefits of improving housing affordability in London, revealing that a 1% increase in affordability could generate an ...
