Bank of England under pressure to cut interest rates after surprise inflation fall Labour say more than a million people face higher mortgage payments ‘after the Conservatives crashed the economy’ The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023
Interest rates could be cut by March, City markets predict But the Bank of England has been warning that rates may stay higher for longer than traders hope Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2023
City's migrant shelter program needs overhaul after 5-year-old’s death The mayor and his staff must demand and get answers regarding what happened in Pilsen — and bear the responsibility for fixing the entire migrant settlement effort. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2023
Brexit pain could be eased for Brits with homes in France under new law Exclusive: UK citizens with residences in France may be granted an automatic long-stay visa The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023
London rents: 2023 rise was highest since records began, ONS data shows Londoners spent one third of the total of UK private renting costs this year Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2023
Kate Forbes highlights 'brutal' impact of Westminster cuts on Scottish Budget FORMER finance secretary Kate Forbes has said the UK Government’s cuts to Scotland’s budget are “brutal” amid fears over whether a key… The National (Scotland) · Dec 20, 2023
More than £16,000 slashed from the value of the average London home says Land Registry Prices slumped in October after a long succession of interest rate hikes Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2023
Shepherds Bush Market owners given green light for major redevelopment plans But dozens of traders are opposed to the plans fearing higher rents Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2023
UK inflation falls by more than anticipated to 2-year low of 3.9% in November Inflation in the U.K. as measured by the consumer prices index has eased back to its lowest level in more than two years The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023
Country Garden Affiliated Property Manager Writes Down $576 Million Share price plunges 11.5% as leading property manager’s profits are hit by prolonged debt crisis among developers Caixin Global · Dec 19, 2023
Can a mini PC replace your desktop? Read this first Don't let your PC dominate your workspace. This mini PC can give you room to actually work. Tom’s Guide · Dec 19, 2023
Communities can take back control of housing – but they need political support Letters: Tom Chance on why local builders could be the solution to the country’s housing crisis. Plus letters from Dr Steve Melia, David Redshaw and Michael Heaton The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023
'Devastating': Millions slashed from housing budget amid rising homelessness levels MILLIONS have been trimmed from Scotland’s housing budget – despite rising levels of homelessness and a housing crisis. The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2023
Motorist buys London balcony for £35,000 to get hold of Kensington parking permit The property agent said it was a sign of the times with the poor getting poorer and the rich getting richer The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023
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Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023 OPINION - Want to buy a house? Pick your parents carefully I don't know what a coup d'état in Britain would look like. Presumably, the belligerents would simultaneously seize Whitehall/Parliament, the BBC and GCHQ amongst other institutions.
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023 Boy living in ‘social housing hell’ asks Santa for house that doesn’t have any mould The Lambeth family has had to move between five different hotels since they left their mould-infested flat in November
The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2023 Income tax band for higher earners introduced during Scottish Budget THE Scottish Government has announced a new income tax band for higher earners in its annual Budget.
Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023 Row breaks out between Sadiq Khan and Government as ministers threaten to strip Mayor of planning powers Housing Secretary Michael Gove has employed a panel of experts to review the London Plan and find where property building in the capital can be sped up
Reason · Dec 19, 2023 California Officials Force Elderly Couple To Dismantle Home, Citing Blocked Ocean Views Plus: Austin's newly passed zoning reforms could be in legal jeopardy, HUD releases its latest census of the homeless population, and a little-discussed Florida reform is spurring a wave of home construction.
Latin Times · Dec 19, 2023 More Than One in Four Latinos in Los Angeles County Experienced Homelessness Last Year A new report sheds light on the impact of so-called doubled-up homelessness in this demographic
Kiplinger · Dec 19, 2023 Biggest Celebrity Real Estate Profits 2023 What housing market slowdown? Mark Wahlberg, Brad Pitt, Celine Dion and others made $20 million in profits apiece, study shows.
Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023 Stamp duty raised from property sales in London hits a record £5.6 billion Westminster alone delivered £765 million in stamp duty receipts to Jeremy Hunt
International Business Times · Dec 19, 2023 Housing Market In 2024: Another Boom Or Another Bust? Lower interest rates ease the cost of financing home purchases. As a result, it could help revitalize the market for existing homes, as homeowners will be looking for opportunities to move to bigger or smaller homes, depending on their family needs.
International Business Times · Dec 19, 2023 Last Orders? UK Pubs Hit By Rising Costs And Changing Tastes They've served Roman soldiers, knights and poets and have been a gathering place for communities to enjoy a brew beside a crackling fire for centuries.