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UK Rent Prices 2026: Average Rent Reaches £1,393 a Month
UK rent prices rose 3.7% to £1,393 a month in July 2026. See the latest ONS…
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UK Bond Yields Are Surging: Why Britain’s Borrowing Costs Matter to Your Money
UK borrowing costs have climbed to levels not seen for decades. Here is what rising gilt…
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Britain Needs 755,000 Construction Workers. Can Burnham’s Plan Deliver?
Andy Burnham wants technical education from age 14. Could it help solve Britain’s construction skills shortage…
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254,000 Buy-to-Lets Hit the Market. What Happens to Renters?
Around 254,000 former rentals were listed for sale in a year. Here is what landlord exits…
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UK Banks Warn Chancellor Against Tax Rises. But Are They Right?
UK Finance has warned Chancellor John Healey against raising bank taxes. Here is what the 46.6%…
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Leasehold Flats Aren’t Selling: Bargain or Property Trap?
Leasehold flats are struggling to sell while investors negotiate discounts not seen since 2020. Here is…
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Mansell Files an Administration Notice Six Months After Opening Its New Factory
Mansell Building Solutions has filed an administration notice after project delays and cash-flow pressure. Here is…
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The AI Data Centre Boom Is Hitting a Wall. Is This the Next Bubble?
The AI data-centre boom is colliding with power shortages, delays and difficult economics. Here is what…
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Manchester United Has Secured the Land. Should Property Investors Be Excited?
Manchester United has secured land for a proposed 100,000-seat stadium. Here is what the wider Old…
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UK House Prices Rose 2%, but the Market Is Splitting in Two
UK house prices rose 2% in the year to June 2026, but London fell, flats weakened…
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Half of Britain’s Housing Markets Are Slowing. What Happens Next?
Homes are taking longer to sell in 180 of 363 local authorities as mortgage volatility widens…
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UK Wages Are Rising by 3.5%. Why Doesn’t It Feel Like It?
UK regular pay rose by 3.5%, but real growth after CPIH inflation was only 0.5%. Here…
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52% of First-Time Buyers Would Consider Buying With Friends or Family
More first-time buyers are considering purchasing with friends or family to overcome the affordability gap. Here…
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5 Million Britons Are Using Credit Cards to Pay Essential Bills
Around 5 million UK adults have recently used credit cards for essential bills, while 8 million…
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Your Bank Loyalty Could Be Costing You: How Switching Can Pay £220
British savers may be missing billions in interest while banks offer switchers up to £220. Here…
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Why Money Worries Follow 42% of Britons on Holiday
A new survey suggests many UK holidaymakers spend days worrying about money instead of relaxing. Here…
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UK House Prices Suffer Their Biggest August Fall Since 2018
UK asking prices fell by £7,360 in August 2026, the largest August decline since 2018. Here…
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Britain Needs 1.5 Million Homes. So Why Are Builders Struggling to Build Them?
Britain needs 1.5 million homes, but the economics of building them are under pressure. Rising costs,…
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Landlords Face a New 2027 Tax Hit: How Section 24 Can Tax More Than the Cash Profit
From April 2027, individual landlords face new property income tax rates of 22%, 42% and 47%.…
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UK Buyer Demand Near Historic Lows as Housing Market Stalls
UK buyer demand remains close to historic lows as sales struggle to recover. Here is what…
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Why the UK Cost of Living Still Feels So Expensive in 2026
Why does Britain still feel so expensive even after the inflation shock eased? Five key pressures…
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Britain Needs More Investors, Not Higher Taxes on Investment
Britain wants more people investing, but debate over higher Capital Gains Tax could pull in the…
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UK Construction New Orders Fall 12% as the Wider Economy Outgrows Building
UK construction new orders have fallen sharply even as the wider economy grows. Here is why…
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UK Cost of Living Crisis 2026: Is the New Government Support Actually Enough?
Energy bills have jumped again and households are still feeling squeezed. Here is what the government…
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Tax Rises in the October 2026 Budget: What Could Change and How to Prepare
The October 2026 Budget could bring further tax rises. Here is what is already confirmed, what…
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Best UK Regions for Buy-to-Let in 2026: Where Landlords Are Getting the Highest Yields
Where are the best UK regions for buy-to-let in 2026? We compare rental yields, house-price growth,…
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Making Tax Digital 2026: What Landlords and Sole Traders Need to Do Now
TL;DR Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is now live. Sole traders and landlords with qualifying…
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UK Buy-to-Let in 2026: The Numbers Still Work, But Not Everywhere
UK rents are still rising, mortgage rates are improving and regional yields vary sharply. Here is…
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Why the UK Stock Market Keeps Rising While Britain Feels Broke
The FTSE 100 is near record highs despite weak UK growth. Here is what is driving…
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First-Time Buyers Now Need Family Wealth: The Bank of Mum and Dad Becomes Structural
New research finds 88% of UK adults would consider helping children or grandchildren buy a home,…