Most estate agents in England appear to be strongly in favour of property tax reform, with much of the discussion centred on the possibility of scrapping Stamp Duty.
Estate Agents Urge Stamp Duty Overhaul
Mortgage Costs Surge 47% in Five Years
Nikka Sulton
Homeowners in Britain are facing some of the steepest mortgage costs on record, with average monthly repayments climbing to levels never seen before. Figures show that households are
Finance This Week: Rates & Inflation
Nikka Sulton
The spotlight for global markets in the coming week will be on the US Federal Reserve’s next interest rate call, with several major corporate updates also on the
UK House Prices Rise by £1,500 in September
Nikka Sulton
The average asking price of a home in Britain increased by just over £1,500 in September as the property market entered its busy autumn period, according to figures
ECB Freezes Rates at 2%
Nikka Sulton
The European Central Bank (ECB) has once again held interest rates steady, marking the third consecutive month without change. This decision, while widely anticipated, comes at a critical
Ministers in Talks with Lenders on Bigger Loans
Nikka Sulton
Government ministers are set to meet with leading mortgage lenders today to discuss new measures aimed at helping more people buy their first home. Among the proposals on
Repossessions Rise Before Renters’ Bill
Nikka Sulton
Landlord repossessions have surged across England and Wales over the past year, coming just before the Renters’ Rights Bill is set to take effect, which will remove Section
Major Lender Bans Parental Help with Deposits
Nikka Sulton
A major mortgage lender has shaken up the market by launching a new deal that blocks first-time buyers from relying on parental contributions, often referred to as the
Housing Minister Pledges Help for Landlords
Nikka Sulton
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has given reassurance that landlords will not be left on their own when the new rental reforms come into effect. He promised that the
BoE to Hold Rates as Sales Rise
Nikka Sulton
Speculation is increasing over the timing of the Bank of England’s next interest rate move, with many analysts now suggesting that December is more likely than November. Markets