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Bank Of England To Finally Cut Interest Rate?

The Bank of England announces its latest interest-rate decision Thursday, with analysts split on whether it will cut for the first time since the Covid pandemic after inflation's retreat.

International Business Times · Aug 1, 2024

The most and least expensive seaside locations to buy a house revealed

The rich do like to be beside the seaside

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024

Odour and gas concerns scuttle proposal to build 180 homes at Fletcher

EPA raises concerns about impact of odours on future residents.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 31, 2024

What is the 'grey belt' and what are Labour's housing plans for it?

Angela Rayner says the plans ‘won’t be without controversy’ but will make housing more affordable

Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2024

London borough warns it faces bankruptcy over housing costs as government announces building programme

Newham town hall is facing “considerable financial pressures” over its temporary accommodation bills

Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2024

Taylor Wimpey CEO backs "ambitious" government house building targets as profit falls before interest rate cut

Jennie Daly stands by the FTSE 100 firm’s pledge to build 10,000 homes this year

Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2024

London first-time buyers: 'We had to cross the river to get on the property ladder'

A Londoner’s loyalty to their patch can crumble when it comes to house hunting, reports Santander

Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2024

Taylor Wimpey says Labour’s planning changes ‘important early step’ for more homes

Housebuilder welcomes shake-up of planning rules as it reports half-year profits fell by nearly 60% to £99.7m

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024

House sales increased by 8% annually in June – HMRC figures

An estimated 91,370 transactions were made, which was 8% higher than June 2023 but slightly lower than in May, HM Revenue and Customs said.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024

Uk politics: Voters want MPs to swear allegiance to their constituents, not to king, poll suggests – as it happened

Polling for the Republic campaign group says only 11% of voters want MPs to pledge allegiance to the monarch

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024