Energy regulator Ofgem have announced the new energy price cap, with energy prices set to rise by 5% on average from this coming January. It means energy prices remain shockingly high, with most households continuing to pay more on their energy bills than last year.The price cap changes every three months and had infact fallen in recent months. However from...
House prices have risen considerably in the last couple of years. This is due to the pandemic and previous stamp duty holiday causing a more volatile market.The land registry's UK House Price index is by far the most reliable source of what is happening to house prices, as it's based on actual sold prcies rather than asking prices. The latest figures (S...
The Bank of England has raised interest rates for a 13th consecutive time as it tries to stop prices rising so quickly. The Bank rate, set by the Monetary Policy Committee, has gone up to 5% from 4.5%.The rise means further pain for some homeowners, however could benefit savers. The Bank of England have been consistently raising interest rates in an attempt...
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has confirmed a permanent stamp duty cut in the mini-Budget announced this morning. The government is reforming stamp duty by doubling the level at which people begin paying this from £125,000 to £250,000. This government is also committed to helping first-time buyers get on the property ladder. They are increasing the...
The Bank of England have raised interest rates by half a percent point to 2.25% - the highest level since November 2008. Raising interest rates are one of the main tools the Bank of England has to bring down inflation, with the rationale being that higher borrowing costs will mean people are less likely to spend and more inclined to save.In a statement, Chan...
In a recent rental price tracker report for the first quarter of 2022, statistics show the average asking rent outside of London has risen 10.8% compared to what is was 12 months ago. Compared with the same period two years ago, the average rent is now 15% higher. The report also shows that available property to let has declined and is down 50%, whilst...
In 2022 the rules regarding carbon monoxide alarms are changing. The government have recentlypassed new legislation on CO alarms, meaning that all rental properties with fixed appliances such asgas boilers or fires will require one to be fitted.The new regulations will also mean that carbon monoxide alarms must be fitted if any newappliances such as gas boil...
