House prices surge 5.7 per cent to reach another record high July 19, 2021 Property prices have reached another record high, highlighting that demand in the housing market is still running hot, new figures released today reveal. The average price of a property coming to market jumped 5.7 per cent annually to £338,447 in July, according to property search site Rightmove. Prices rose 0.7 per cent over the last [...]
Dealmakers limber up in London as ‘FOMO’ takes hold April 6, 2024 Dealmakers are limbering up for an offensive in London after a wave of new firms fell into the sights of buyers in the opening months of the year and “FOMO” grips the market, top City advisors have said.
Top shareholder says Anglo should close ‘unfeasible’ Yorkshire mine July 28, 2024 One of Anglo America's top investors has called for the London-listed miner to mothball its flagship fertiliser mine in North Yorkshire because it won't provide a good enough return on investment.
Elon Musk: SpaceX tender offer could value startup at record $210bn June 27, 2024 The space and satellite company was last valued at $180bn in a December transaction and is the world's second most valuable startup.
Equals: Payments fintech extends deadline for merger talks with MDP, Railsr and TowerBrook April 17, 2024 Equals has again extended a deadline for formal takeover offers as the fintech payments group conducts a strategic review into its standalone prospects.
Wealthy middle-eastern investors drive growth in London office market December 19, 2023 Wealthy Middle-Eastern investors are driving sales in London’s office market, as reduced competition acts as an opportunity.
Why the Spring Budget could be crucial for prospective homeowners March 1, 2024 For anyone looking to invest in bricks and mortar, the contents of Jeremy Hunt’s Budget red box will likely be a source of more than a little fascination.
UK house prices surge to highest point since January to end months of stagnation after rate cut August 7, 2024 Renewed momentum in the property market has seen UK house prices rise at the highest rate since January, ending a three-month spell of stagnation. House prices increased by 0.8 per cent in July, with the average property now costing £291,268, up from £289,042 in June, according to the Halifax house price index. This surge sets [...]
Mortgage rates ‘significantly’ increase – but what does it mean for the housing market? May 4, 2023 The number of mortgages being approved leaped in March in another signal that the outlook for the housing market is beginning to recover. Figures released today by the Bank of England showed that mortgage approvals for house purchases rose “significantly” to 52,000 in March from 44,100 in February. Lucian Cook, head of residential research at [...]
London rental enquiries boom after roadmap out of lockdown restrictions revealed March 2, 2021 London rental enquiries boom after roadmap out of lockdown restrictions revealed