by Rodney Townson | Aug 15, 2024 | Tax & Other Financial
According to recent research by the TDS Charitable Foundation, more than a third of landlords in England who raised rents did so to keep pace with local market rates as the rental market continues to be strained by a housing shortage. The report found that 60% of...
by Rodney Townson | Aug 14, 2024 | Tax & Other Financial
The UK office market is experiencing significant challenges, with properties selling at an average of 18% below their asking prices, the largest discount seen since the 2008 global financial crisis. According to data from CoStar, this substantial drop reflects weak...
by Rodney Townson | Aug 7, 2024 | Tax & Other Financial
Annual growth in UK house prices quickened last month, according to data from mortgage lender Halifax. The growth rate increased to 2.3% in July, up from 1.6% in June, marking the highest annual growth rate since January. House prices rose by 0.8% in July compared to...
by Rodney Townson | Jul 31, 2024 | Tax & Other Financial
Summary of Housing Market Forecast for 2024 Key Points: Expected Price Increase: House prices across the UK are forecasted to rise by 2% by the end of 2024. Market Dynamics: The increase in house prices is driven by a higher number of homes being put up for sale. More...
by Rodney Townson | Jul 29, 2024 | Tax & Other Financial
Writing in the Financial Times, Moira O’Neill questions whether buy-to-let investments are with while now. The article from the Financial Times can be seen here (subscription may be necessary), and discusses the current state and challenges of the buy-to-let...
