Gove admits ‘regret’ over number of children living in temporary accommodation May 11, 2024 Michael Gove has said he cannot look at official figures showing a record number of children living in temporary accommodation with “anything other than regret” and blamed not enough homes being built.
CRH: Building giant unveils fresh £239m buyback as profit rises May 10, 2024 Irish building materials firm CRH has unveiled a fresh buyback to reward investors following a rise in profit at the start of 2024.
History of the City: The Tale of the Monument and the Great Fire of London May 9, 2024 Standing over 200 feet tall, the Monument commemorates one of the worst travesties in London’s history: the Great Fire of London in 1666.
Revisiting Golden Visas in a New Legal Landscape May 9, 2024 | Sponsored Christina Georgaki The Golden Visa landscape is shifting in Greece and Europe. These changes tell a story of success for some, and disappointment for others. Last month, the Greek Government announced a move to a four-tiered Golden Visa system. The minimum threshold remains at its previous level of €250,000 for commercial to residential conversions and [...]
Home REIT starts suing its own tenants as shareholders and regulators circle May 7, 2024 The former FTSE 250 investor said it had collected £300,000 of its total rent in April, just 11 per cent of the total billed amount for the month.
UK construction activity recovers despite housebuilding struggles May 7, 2024 Of all the sub-sectors, activity in the commercial sector increased at the fastest pace with a score of 53.9.
LGIM boss calls for fewer ‘unscrupulous’ buy-to-let landlords in Britain May 6, 2024 An LGIM boss has lambasted what he describes as "unscrupulous" buy-to-let landlords, accusing many of providing poor housing for tenants.
China’s services activity slows, employment shrinks in April: Caixin PMI May 6, 2024 China's services sector grew slightly slower due to higher costs in April, but there's still optimism with increased new orders and positive business sentiment, suggesting a continued economic recovery, according to a recent private sector survey.
Qatari sheikh sells Hyde Park mansion to fellow Royal for £39m May 3, 2024 Transferring a luxury property between family members could be to take advantage of tax benefits or to avoid certain taxes associated with inheritance or property ownership.
Troubled sale of Siemens UK head office eyes second chance May 2, 2024 The UK headquarters of Siemens has been put back up for sale two years after the German giant first attempted to offload the building.