UK House Prices Continue To Log Sharp Decline: Nationwide

UK house prices fell sharply again in September as stretched affordability damps housing market activity, data from the mortgage lender Nationwide Building Society revealed Monday. The Nationwide house price index posted an annual decline of 5.3 percent, the same pace of decrease as seen in August. The decrease was the biggest since July 2009. Nonetheless, prices were forecast to fall […]

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Homeowners can add ‘serious value’ to their property with renovations

New research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk, has shared which areas of the market are the most congested when it comes to current stock availability and the specific home improvements which could add enough value to help sellers boost their homes into a higher price bracket. The estate agent comparison site analysed the current market for sale stock and […]

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Asian Markets Trading Mixed

Reflecting the mixed cues from Wall Street on Friday, Asian stock markets are mixed in slim holiday trading on Monday, as traders react to the US narrowly avoiding a government shutdown amid a last minute temporary agreement reached by the legislators. Concerns about high interest rates and global economic slowdown rendered the mood cautious, prompting traders to lighten commitments. Asian […]

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Carer’s Allowance alert as payments could rise to £364 each week under new rules

Carer’s Allowance currently offers £76.65 each week to those eligible, however, a new online petition is calling for unpaid carers to receive higher weekly payments of £364. As the cost-of-living crisis continues, many people will be feeling a squeeze on their finances and have been campaigning for change. Petition creator Alasdair Adam wants to see the benefit rate match the earnings of someone […]

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