Skipton chief: It’s ‘dangerous’ to wait for the government to help build more houses February 29, 2024 Skipton chief Stuart Haire tells City A.M. how he plans to make the country sit up and take note of the building society.
Hamilton Lane: Why retail investors should be diving into private markets February 29, 2024 The new co-CEO of Hamilton Lane has one goal: getting retail investors excited about private markets.
House sales on the rise despite steady uptick in mortgage rates February 29, 2024 House sales continued to tick upwards in February, as market confidence appears to be unshaken by lenders increasing their mortgage deals.
Spring Budget 2024: Just four per cent of London homes exempt from ‘hefty’ stamp duty fees as pressure mounts on Hunt February 28, 2024 Only four per cent of homes on sale in London are exempt from “hefty” stamp duty charges, as fresh pressure is piled on the UK Chancellor to reform the levy ahead of the Spring Budget next week.
One Day’s Emma and Dexter would never get together today February 27, 2024 The Netflix hit drama about a couple who meet at university in the 90s is resonating with a new generation, writes Eliza Filby
Why the ‘mood music’ surrounding the housing market outside London has changed February 27, 2024 An influx of new residents into Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh and Glasgow helped the housing market remain resilient during 2023, according to a new report.
Slumping profits, massive writedowns and a crumbling valuation – what’s happening with Anglo American? February 26, 2024 Anglo American is struggling from falling diamond and platium prices as well as instability in South Africa.
Leeds Building Society sees record number of new members as consumers snap up savings deals February 23, 2024 The building society's total savings balance reached a record of £20.8bn, a 19 per cent jump on its 2022 figure of £17.5 bn.
Property lender Together toasts £50m profits as hopeful house-buyers told to stay positive as rates fall February 22, 2024 High interest rates on mortgages helped property lender Together post profits of almost £50m during the final three months of 2023, according to new figures.
First time buyers: Homes in London 26 per cent cheaper but affordability remains an issue February 22, 2024 First time buyers in London are spending 26 per cent below the UK market average, but the majority of buyers are struggling with affordability. According to a new report by Zoopla, the average cost of a first time property in London is £399k, which is around £140k cheaper than a typical home would cost in [...]