Under the bi-line 'Anticipating the threats and opportunities of a Labour government is key to making your money go further' the Telegraph has run a piece on ways they believe you could benefit from the new Government. It can be seen here (subscription may be...
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Equity Markets React to Labour’s Landslide Victory
Following Labour’s significant electoral win, housebuilder stocks experienced notable gains. Key players in the sector, such as Vistry, Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey, Barratt, and Crest Nicholson, saw their share prices rise. RBC Capital Markets Commentary: RBC Capital...
Halifax House Price Index for June 2024
The Halifax House Price Index for June 2024 can be seen here, and the key statistics are: Average House Price: £288,455 (compared to £288,931 in May) Monthly Change: -0.2% Quarterly Change: -0.5% Annual Change: +1.6% Commentary from Amanda Bryden, Head of Mortgages,...
New Housing Secretary appointed
Following the General Election, Angela Rayner has been appointed Levelling Up Secretary with responsibility for housing - a role she has in addition to being Deputy Prime Minister. There is no news yet on who the housing minister will be - a key role for implementing...
Bank of England Monthly Statistics: May Overview
The Bank of England’s monthly statistics for May provide detailed insights into the trends and developments in borrowing and deposits by households and businesses. These statistics are crucial for understanding the broader economic conditions in the UK. Key Highlights...
Lloyds Banking Group CEO’s Warning on Interest Rates
Charlie Nunn, the CEO of Lloyds Banking Group, has provided a cautionary outlook on interest rates, suggesting that rates between 3.5% and 4.5% will become the new normal. He emphasized that the era of mortgage rates in the range of 1.5% to 2.5% is unlikely to return....
Nationwide Property Index for June released
The Nationwide House Price Index released this morning has revealed that house prices grew by 0.2% month on month in June. Overall Market Trends: Annual Growth: UK house prices increased by 1.5% compared to June 2023. Monthly Growth: Prices rose by 0.2% from May 2024....
HMRC property transactions for May
HMRC has just released the property transactions for May. They can be seen here, and in summary: Residential Transactions: Seasonally Adjusted: May 2024 saw 91,290 transactions, a 17% increase from May 2023 and a 2% increase from April 2024, marking the fifth...
Farage emerges as the landlords’ champion
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party has made several bold pledges regarding housing and tax reforms in their "Contract With You," aiming to implement significant changes within the first 100 days if they gain political influence. Here's a breakdown of the key points: Key...
May Inflation sees rates return to near long term averages
Here's a detailed analysis based on the current Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH) and its components: Consumer Prices Index and Housing Costs CPIH and CPI Trends: The Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs...
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