Reading Time: 3minutes What can landlords expect this year? As spring finally makes an appearance, it’s a good time to assess how the rental market might perform for existing landlords and new buy-to-let investors in 2023. We’ll share insights o ... >>
Reading Time: 3minutes Well-off property buyers who would have previously only considered living in Zones 1 and 2 are now keen to buy property in east London. These top earners (who typically work in senior managerial roles or hold positions as ... >>
Reading Time: 3minutes We’ve seen big rises in house prices over the past few years, as pandemic-inspired lifestyle changes and the Stamp Duty Holiday encouraged more and more of us to move home. Understandably, rising interest rates and big inc ... >>
Reading Time: 3minutes We’re all aware of big increases in the cost of living. And as costs go up, inflation goes up, too. Inflation rises when the cost of goods and services increases over time. It’s often affected by supply and demand – in fac ... >>
Reading Time: 3minutes Even if you try not to check the news these days, you’ll no doubt have heard of the September mini-budget, delivered by Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng. Yes, that’s the one where the proposal for unfunded tax cuts sent global ... >>
Reading Time: 3minutes The mini budget of 2022 was designed to stimulate growth. But since the last Chancellor of the Exchequer made his announcement in September, the UK economy has been in turmoil. In an attempt to inject some stability into ... >>
Reading Time: 3minutes Understandably, residents of Ilford and Barkingside are feeling stressed about rising energy bills and the ever-increasing cost of living. Some have even told us they are rethinking plans to move home this autumn. Fortunat ... >>
Reading Time: 3minutes It’s safe to say many of us feel the pinch. The higher prices of goods and gas we buy from abroad have pushed inflation rates into orbit. To kerb the rise, the UK’s central bank has been rapidly rising UK interest rates ov ... >>