Is ‘Generation Rent’ Better Off Than Expected?

Nikka Sulton 

Youth home ownership rates have been steadily increasing since the mid-2010s, offering a glimmer of hope for younger generations often labelled as part of ‘Generation Rent.’ According to

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New Stats Reveal Tenants Favouring Long-Term Tenancies

Nikka Sulton 

The Leaders Romans Group (LRG) has observed a significant shift towards longer-term tenancies as both landlords and tenants prioritise stability in an uncertain market. This growing preference is

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Bank of England Keeps Rate at 4.75% Amid Inflation Concerns

Nikka Sulton 

The Bank of England (BoE) has decided to leave interest rates unchanged at 4.75% in its final monetary policy meeting of the year, amid ongoing concerns about rising

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Fed Cuts Rates, Hawkish Forecast Jolts Markets

Nikka Sulton 

The Federal Reserve recently announced a quarter-point cut to interest rates, lowering the benchmark rate to a range of 4.25% to 4.5%. This marks the third consecutive rate

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Nationwide: UK House Prices to Rise 2-4% in 2025

Nikka Sulton 

The UK housing market has shown unexpected resilience throughout 2024, maintaining positive momentum despite ongoing affordability challenges and fluctuations in mortgage market activity. House prices have continued to

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UK Inflation Climbs to 2.6% in November

Nikka Sulton 

UK inflation climbed to 2.6% in November, underscoring the challenges faced by the Bank of England as it struggles with persistent price pressures and a stagnating economy. The

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Rightmove: £12k Drop in Asking Prices

Nikka Sulton 

Newly listed house asking prices have seen a notable drop of nearly £12,000 over the past two months, as indicated by recent data from Rightmove. In December, the

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2027 Property Crash? Expert Thinks So

Nikka Sulton 

The housing market commentator, Fred Harrison, who accurately predicted the last two property downturns, maintains that house prices are still on track to peak in 2026 before experiencing

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Bank of England to Hold Rates After Inflation Surge

Nikka Sulton 

The Bank of England is likely to leave interest rates unchanged this week following a rise in inflation and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the economic effects of the recent

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UK Inflation Set to Rise Further Above 2% Target

Nikka Sulton 

Inflation is expected to climb even further, with forecasts indicating it will reach around 2.6 per cent when the latest figures are released on Wednesday. This marks an

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