by peter littlewood | Jul 5, 2024 | Tax & Other Financial
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...
by peter littlewood | Jul 5, 2024 | Tax & Other Financial
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,...
by peter littlewood | Jul 5, 2024 | Political
Whilst Labour won a large majority of 64% of the seats, they achieved it with just 34% of the people who voted supporting Labour. And in their turn, only 60% of people bothered to vote, which means that (approx) 20% of the populous gave Labour their thumping majority....
by peter littlewood | Jul 5, 2024 | Tax & Other Financial
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...
by peter littlewood | Jul 2, 2024 | Tax & Other Financial
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...
