As UK housing delivery becomes increasingly complex and drawn out, investors are seeking opportunities that generate income more quickly and with fewer development hurdles. At the same time, housing trends such as purpose-built student accommodation, build-to-rent and co-living have fuelled a rise in compact living spaces – often with little or no storage. These two […]
The pilot demonstrates how blockchain can work alongside traditional banking systems The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) is taking steps to establish a digital Swiss franc known as the deposit token. In September, PostFinance AG, Sygnum Bank AG, and UBS Group AG conducted a Proof of Concept, using deposit tokens to execute legally binding cross-bank payments on […]
Gatehouse Bank has today reduced rental rates* by 0.31% on all two-year fixed term buy-to-let (BTL) Purchase Plans available for UK expats and international residents. The new rates apply across standard and green two-year products, including for those customers seeking finance for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and Multi-Unit Freehold Blocks (MUFBS). Gatehouse Bank accepts applications […]
Landlord research carried out by mortgage market specialist Pegasus Insight reveals deep anxiety in the buy-to-let sector ahead of the 26 November Budget, with widespread concern that further tax increases could accelerate landlords’ withdrawal from the Private Rented Sector. According to the latest Landlord Trends Q3 2025 report, the proposed 8% National Insurance (NI) charge […]
A new report from Oxford Economics, commissioned by Allica Bank, highlights the powerful role challenger banks play in driving Britain’s economic growth. The report finds that in 2024, Allica Bank’s lending to Britain’s established SMEs supported over 84,000 jobs across the country, contributing £5.8bn to the economy and delivering £1.4bn in tax revenues. The research reveals how a new […]
Emma Wall, chief investment strategist, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The London Stock Exchange may be a multi-trillion-pound market, but the UK makes up just 3% of the MSCI All Country World Index, the index tracking global listed companies across developed and emerging markets. The US dominates, with 65% of constituents, Japan a trailing second at 4.9%. But, […]
In a new report, Burbank and YouGov reveal that trust, not speed, now decides the sale at the online checkout. As retailers gear up for Black Friday and the Christmas rush, a timely new study from Burbank and YouGov reveals that more than half of UK shoppers have abandoned an online purchase over security fears, […]
Companies House is phasing in identity verification over 12 months to make things easier for companies and business owners starting 18 November 2025. From today anyone who becomes a company director or person with significant control (PSC) will need to verify their identity with Companies House. This change will provide more assurance about who is setting […]
Landlords are hoping commonhold will deliver lower service charges, according to new research from Landbay. Almost half of the landlords polled (46%) said they were hoping for lower service charges under the new system. Just over a fifth (21%) said they were looking forward to better maintained buildings and the opportunity to charge higher rents […]
London’s biggest sub-regional partnership, Local London has the dynamic population, business growth and educational attainment needed to build equitable growth in the capital, new research from Centre for London finds. Centre for London, the capital’s independent think tank, has partnered with Local London – a sub-regional partnership comprising the boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Bexley, […]
