The best cars of 2022 for sheer driving fun December 5, 2022 These are the most exciting or memorable cars we drove in 2022, from the Dacia Jogger to the Porsche Cayman GT4 RS.
UK house prices fall by £4.5k since October amid ‘sharply’ slowing growth December 1, 2022 House price growth in the UK slowed “sharply” last month, representing the biggest monthly drop in value since June 2020, according to the latest data. The average cost of a home has fallen by 1.4 per cent since October – the equivalent of around £4,500, to £263,788, Nationwide’s house price index has revealed. Across the [...]
Bitcoin reminds us to question where is, and how safe is, my money? November 28, 2022 Jonny Fry argues that recent events have seen Bitcoin holders learn a lesson and be spurred into action to take back control.
Rental market boom may be on the horizon as homebuyers struggle November 26, 2022 As the property market continues to stutter, the nation’s rental market is set for a boom, as historic housing market trends show that a decline in property sales also leads to a boost to private rental market stock, a leading City fund manager told City A.M. this weekend. Sales and rental markets during the economic [...]
Saturday Sitdown: ‘Private equity keep everything simple’, says City M&A chief November 26, 2022 It’s no surprise that economic turmoil often drives consolidation. Companies may be struggling to survive and looking to M&A as a way to drive value. Not to mention the current weak pound that makes UK-based businesses, especially those with a global footprint, more attractive to overseas buyers. According to recent ONS data, Q2 this year saw [...]
UK rental demand up 23 per cent as scorned first-time buyers turn to lettings November 25, 2022 The UK’s rental demand has increased by 23 per cent in the last year, according to a new Rightmove research. The analysis has revealed that the increase in the UK’s rental demand is also due to many first-time buyers having to put their dreams on hold until mortgage rates go down, the Guardian first reported. [...]
Dealmaker’s Spotlight: Hannam & Partners November 22, 2022 Datasite recently spoke with Sam Merlin, Partner at Hannam & Partners, to hear his thoughts and insights on the energy sector and what lies ahead for the market and dealmaking. Hannam & Partners is a leading independent investment bank with expertise across the energy, mining, and financial services sectors. Owned by its partners, Hannam & Partners [...]
Exclusive: Reform stamp duty to boost energy efficiency, urges Kingfisher November 21, 2022 The Government should reform stamp duty to boost the energy efficiency, argued Kingfisher, the owner of brands such as Screwfix and B&Q.
The best sports cars to buy in 2022 November 18, 2022 We nominate the best sports cars on sale in 2022, from the eccentric Morgan Super 3 to the venerable Porsche 911.
Ed Warner: If Liverpool’s owners want to sell, expect more American buyers November 17, 2022 Ed Warner addresses why American investors are the most likely purchases of any Liverpool shares on the market, why England’s Rugby World Cup defeat was good for the women’s game, and cricket song choices with a sense of humour. Forty-three days without the Premier League. Three days in and already I’m suffering withdrawal symptoms. Yes, [...]