FTSE 100 today: London set to open soft amid US political uncertainty July 15, 2024 Asian markets were mixed. The US dollar rose on bets of a Trump victory. China's growth slows. Focus on Netflix and major banks' earnings.
Shares in Persimmon, Vistry and Barratt soar as Labour victory boosts market outlook July 5, 2024 Shares in property firms Persimmon, Vistry and Barratt have surged this morning as analysts label the Labour landslide victory a "positive" for house builders.
Average London rent on the rise as price outside the capital reaches record high July 3, 2024 The average advertised monthly rent in London has continued to rise while prices outside of the capital reached a record high, according to Rightmove.
Taylor Wimpey and Rightmove set to benefit from Labour housebuilding plans June 26, 2024 Firms including Taylor Wimpey and Rightmove are poised to benefit if Labour wins the general election on 4 July, according to a leading broker, as both main parties put homebuilding at the centre of their plans to tackle the UK's housing crisis.
The Notebook: Female pensioners are keen investors – and they’re outperforming men June 25, 2024 Victoria Scholar takes the notebook pen to talk rising mortgages, how pensioners spend their money, and a new £11m London property.
Forget Rightmove, we need an Amazon for home buyers June 23, 2024 Rightmove has been the dominant force in property portals for almost two decades. Currently the 5th most shorted stock in FTSE by investors, it is the indisputable leader in its field. But the question on everyone’s lips is how much longer this will be the case? asks Babek Ismayli Disruptors have been seeking to dethrone [...]
UK house prices rise for second straight month in sign of economic recovery June 19, 2024 UK house prices rose for their second consecutive month in April, latest official figures show, amid hopes for a rebound in the housing market as the economy improves.
Rightmove: House prices remain stable despite soaring mortgage rates June 17, 2024 Confidence in the UK housing market has slipped ahead of a general election, despite signs of improvement in recent months.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open lower as global sentiment deteriorates June 17, 2024 Asian stocks fell due to weak Chinese data and concerns over a political crisis in France. Focus on the Bank of England's policy decision.
What impact will the general election have on the UK housing market? May 29, 2024 The UK’s housing market could be set for a strong summer following the upcoming general election, as the market appears to be undeterred by the race to crown the new prime minister.