Bank holds base rate but we “remain on a downward path”
The Bank of England has opted to hold the base rate at 4.25% – but its Governor indicated that further rate cuts will happen this year. Andrew Bailey (pictured) said…
China-Africa Expo: подчертава, че удиви посетителите
От китайски вина до православен черен чай, от електронни мотоциклети до ослепителни африкански диаманти-кой експонат бихте избрали? „(Това) Expo беше много добър, излагайки китайски производители на потенциални африкански купувачи. Но…
LEGO Group носи „Световния ден на играта“ в Шанхай
Събитието на Световния ден на играта се провежда от 11 юни до 27 юли в Dream Center West Bund в Шанхай. LEGO Group отбеляза Световния ден на играта в сряда…
Government unveils £725bn 10-year infrastructure plan
The government has pledged to spend £725 billion in 10 years to boost infrastructure. As part of this commitment £39 billion is going towards affordable housing, as the newly announced…
Councils using ‘scare tactics’ to stop tenants taking bad landlords to court
A UK law firm has spoken out against councils for discouraging tenants from pursuing ‘no win, no fee’ compensation claims. Councils across the UK are said to have highlighted cases…
Property associations frustrated at lack of answers on Section 21 court reforms
The government has failed to explain how they will ready the courts for the end of Section 21 evictions, prompting frustration from property groups. The British Property Federation, the National…
House of Lords committee ask for views on Building Safety Regulator
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee is asking for feedback on the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). The inquiry will focus on reports of delays to approvals by the…
Bristol and Brighton most expensive cities outside London
Brighton and Bristol are the most expensive cities outside the capital based on both rental and house prices. They are also the costliest based on the average yearly electricity bill…
House prices fell off cliff in April
House prices dropped by -2.7% in April, reflecting the distorting effects of the end of the March stamp duty holiday. This brought the average UK house price down to £265,000.…
Fake landlord jailed for for Airbnb grift
A fake landlord has been convicted of fraud after booking Airbnbs and selling them on as long-term rentals. Samy Daim would advertise the properties on Rightmove and Zoopla, asking for…