As a business owner, you understand the importance of keeping your building comfortable for clients and customers. However, this often requires high energy costs to prevent fluctuating temperatures throughout the year as well as costly repair bills when things unexpectedly go wrong. To avoid these pitfalls and ensure that you are not spending more money […]
Metro Bank has reduced its pricing across both its residential and buy-to-let product ranges. It has also enhanced its buy-to-let stress rates. Charles Morley, director of Mortgage Distribution at Metro Bank comments: “These product enhancements have been driven by feedback from brokers as they seek to help as many customers as possible to achieve their […]
UK business confidence fell to its lowest level this year in October, according to the latest Accenture / S&P Global UK Business Outlook. The net balance of firms expecting activity to increase over the next 12 months slid to +37% in October, down from +40% in June and +43% in February. Although UK companies maintain […]
Triple Point, the purpose-led investment manager and MT Finance, a leading property finance lender, have agreed a £30m corporate revolving credit facility to further support MT Finance’s lending growth in the UK property market. This facility builds on the ongoing partnership between Triple Point and MT Finance, following £8m of funding from Triple Point in […]
British Land’s occupancy was 96% over the first half Retail parks continue to show more resilience than high streets Higher interest rates have pushed the portfolio valuation down a further 2.5% to £8.7bn Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Mega-landlord British Land has had a reasonable first half, buoyed by the continued resilience of […]
With several years’ experience operating within the asset finance industry, George has joined the team to work across all of Hickman Shearer’s service lines. First starting out in the industry at PEAC Solutions and then Interbay Asset Finance, this move signals a positive shift in team dynamics, enabling other members of the current team to […]
A slew of data out this week gives renewed optimism that vehicle markets are getting back on track. For the first time, new car registrations were above pre-pandemic levels with October 7.2% up. Light commercial vehicle registrations also pushed above 2019 volumes, and the used car market recorded its third successive quarter of growth with almost 1.9 million pre-loved motors changing […]
New data released by leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK helps to allay fears that the UK economy is already in a recession. While the overall economy stagnated in Q3, conditions in the middle market, a key engine of UK growth, remained cautiously optimistic at the end of the year, helped by easing […]
In the dynamic landscape of today’s business world, ensuring the safety of your enterprise is not just a legal requirement but a critical component of sustainable success. From protecting your employees to safeguarding against unforeseen events, business safety encompasses a range of considerations that demand careful attention. In this article, we’ll delve into six key […]
Budget-friendly refurbishment hacks If you’re considering renovating your space but want to save money and time, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve come up with a range of budget-friendly renovation ideas that are simple and effective. Discover how to revamp your house without breaking the bank or wasting unnecessary time. So, home refurbishment on […]
