Halifax: House prices stagnate in April as affordability issues push buyers towards flats May 7, 2024 The outlook for the housing market is mixed, although the latest figures from Halifax show prices have been rising.
The Notebook: Brexit has been a failure, and politicians can’t ignore it forever May 7, 2024 James Chapman, director of Soho Communications, takes the Notebook pen to talk Brexit, music and PR lessons from Ed Balls.
Built, test, repeat: Meet the scientist-turned-entrepreneur by accident May 6, 2024 Build, test, repeat – rejection – build, test, repeat. Sound familiar?
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.
The week that was: hot property and an optimist’s guide to UK equities May 4, 2024 We wrap up another busy week in the Square Mile
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.
Spurned DS Smith bidder Mondi battles lower selling prices May 3, 2024 Packaging and paper Mondi has reported that it has entered the year with lower selling prices, with the blame on the devaluation of the Egyptian pound
Explained: What is happening with the Renters Reform Bill? May 2, 2024 The Renters Reform Bill was introduced last year, but it has been beset by delays, and now has 200 amendments added to it. What's the latest?
London’s rental drought eases with stock up by a third year-on-year May 2, 2024 The number rental properties in Greater London has risen by 34.7 per cent in the last year, according to new research from London estate agents Benham & Reeves. Rental stock in the City is up by 43 per cent year-on-year. Country-wide available stock rose by 12 per cent year-on-year, to 154,510 rental properties. While the [...]
UK investor sentiment bounces back in March with first positive fund inflows May 2, 2024 UK investors put their money into funds for the first time in the last year during March, funnelling £446m into the market.