Official figures have revealed that homebuyers are being lent more money by banks than at any time since the global financial crisis. What impact will an interest rate rise have?
Property
Falling house prices in the UK for the third month in a row
Figures show that house prices in the UK fell again in May this year, making it the third month in a row which has seen prices go down.
Bill to the Bank of Mum and Dad could reach £6.5bn
A recent report suggests that the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ will lend their children over £6.5bn this year to help them onto the property ladder
House prices to slump in 2017?
Property prices grew by 5.7% in the year to the end of January, slower than the annual growth of 6.5% in the previous month.
Slow start to housing market predicted for 2017
The housing market is set for a slow start in the new year due to a shortage of homes for sale, according to a survey by the RICS
The EU Referendum: Britain Takes Back Control. Or Does It?
The EU Referendum sent the UK political system and economy into uncharted waters, with stock and currency markets around the globe in turmoil
Property prices in 2016: higher or lower?
The Office for National Statistics has released figures which suggest property prices rose in March, whilst the Land Registry reported a fall
Three Tax Changes in 2016
Whilst there isn’t anything as dramatic as 2015’s introduction of pension freedoms on the horizon, there’s plenty to look out for with tax changes in 2016.
Autumn Statement 2015 Overview
A summary of the Autumn Statement 2015, delivered by George Osborne. Read all the pertinent points and things that may impact you.
2014 Autumn Statement Summary
A full summary of George Osborne’s 2014 Autumn Statement made on 3rd December 2014.