UK Property News Recap – 02.08.2024
This week, half-yearly report cards from developer Taylor Wimpey and estate agent Foxtons showed Wimpey to be working below the expected level, and Foxtons working above the expected level. Angela Rayner laid out the government’s “plans” for future development, and Sir Michael Lyons was appointed head boy; his first task
UK Property News Recap – 01.12.23
This week was packed with reflection and reform. Reflection on property prices, mortgages and movability. Reform for those still paying rent on the home they own. Welcome to another UK Property News Recap. Leasehold reform Michael Gove kick-started the week by presenting his leasehold reform bill to Parliament. Billed as the Government’s
UK Property News Recap – 03.11.23
The property portal Zoopla and lender Nationwide top and tailed the week with their house price indices whilst the Bank of England released transactional data revealing a retreating housing market. The Monetary Policy Committee then announcing its decision to hold the base rate at 5.25%, leaving many hopeful that any
Property News Recap – 29.09.23
This week started off sluggish before building to a crescendo of information on interest rates and transaction data. Sensing property news was slow, Halifax, Rightmove and Zoopla competed for coverage by bringing out fresh data on buyers habits and numbers, before the Bank of England top trumped them, with mortgage