Consumers Brace for Multiple Price Hikes This Spring: What You Need to Know The new financial year starts on 1 April. Many in the UK must get ready as prices climb in different areas. This guide explains what happens and shows ways to fight back. Energy Bills Set to Rise Again From April, energy bills jump by £9.25 a month on average. Ofgem reports that most households see a 6.4% rise. This is the third...
Coming Price Hikes: What April 2025 Will Bring for UK Households We approach the 1st of April with many UK households ready for new price hikes. Many families face higher bills for energy, broadband, water, car tax, council tax, and stamp duty. These rises may add strain as many still work hard to recover from past hard times. Below is a clear guide on what to expect and some ideas that may help cut...
UK Property Market Update: March 2025 Sees Rising Prices Amid Stamp Duty Deadline The UK housing market starts strong this March. Trends pull in buyers and investors alike, especially those interested in HMOs. Stamp duty changes begin on April 1, and both sellers and buyers are in a race to secure good deals while watching their budgets closely. Mortgage Calculators: Understanding Your Finances Homebuyers...
Bank of England Keeps Base Rate at 4.5% Amid Economic Concerns The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has set the base rate at 4.5%. Eight members voted in favor while one opposed. The committee did this after a 0.25% drop in February. Members weigh inflation against slow growth. Inflation and Growth: A Hard Balance Inflation seems to slow down after its peak. Yet, the committee does not lower...
Is Healthy Eating Too Expensive? Share Your Thoughts! Introduction A new report from the Food Foundation shows a cost gap in food. Food with less fat, salt, and sugar now costs twice as much per calorie. Many people face barriers when they choose healthy foods. The Challenge of Eating Healthy Rising living costs put people in a tight spot. Some pick cheaper food, even if it has fewer health benefits. What...
Current Trends in Mortgage Rates: March 2025 Update In March 2025, the mortgage market shows a lot of action. Major lenders adjust their fixed-rate plans as they get ready for the Bank of England (BoE) interest rate talk. This article shows new changes in mortgage rates, how these changes may affect property investments, especially HMOs, and how to work out your monthly payments. Lender Changes Ahead of...
UK Housing Market: A Year of Mixed Signals as Prices Experience Fluctuations The UK housing market shows many changes. It faces mixed performance in 2024. This mix makes one ask if the Bank of England’s money rules work well. Even in hard times, the market stays strong. Investors in property, especially in House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), watch these shifts with care. Initial Trends of 2025 The year...
House Prices and Mortgages: Key Economic Indicators in the UK Property Market The UK property market shows many signs. Investors watch trends and shifts. Data now tells us how house prices, mortgage approvals, and building work move. In this article, we look at numbers for house prices, mortgage approvals, and new and finished homes. We keep a close view on Houses in Multiple Occupation for those with this...
UK Housing Market: Economic Indicators and Trends as of December 2024 The UK property market changes fast. Investors and those who plan to buy, especially in HMOs, must watch key economic signs. New reports from the UK House Price Index and the Bank of England show trends in prices, mortgage approvals, and new builds. These trends help us see the market today and in the near future. House Price Trends The...
2025 UK Housing Market: A Year of Uncertainty for Homeowners and First-Time Buyers As 2024 moves on, homeowners and first-time buyers scan the UK housing market and watch the Bank of England’s base rate. In August 2024, the rate dropped from 5.25% to 5%. In November, it dropped again to 4.75%. Many hoped this change would ease money worries. The rate cuts might not fix the hard truth for households,...
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