RBC BlueBay Warns Burnham’s Southern Council Tax Plan Could Weaken the Pound
RBC BlueBay Asset Management, which manages more than £420bn in client assets, has grown cautious on sterling over fears that the government could rai…
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New-build premium hits 30% across Great Britain, widest in a decade
New-build homes in Great Britain now command an average 30% price premium over existing properties, according to research from UK Property Development…
UK house price growth slows to 1.8% — against a 15.3% gain over five years
Nationwide Building Society's July house price index shows UK prices up just 0.1% month-on-month, with annual growth slowing from 2.2% in June to 1.8%. The average home now costs £277,542. ...
Is London property worth buying? Five things a first-time overseas buyer must settle first
Before buying in London: the SDLT non-resident surcharge turns on days present, not nationality; mortgage interest relief is capped at the 20% basic rate; NRLS withholding applies to letting income; ...
How does the UK Statutory Residence Test work? The 183-day rule, sufficient ties and split years explained
Understand how the UK Statutory Residence Test uses days, automatic tests, sufficient ties and split-year rules to determine tax residence.
Opening a UK Bank Account as an Overseas Resident: Identity, Address, and What to Check Before You Apply
Opening a UK bank account as an overseas resident? Learn what banks may check for identity, address, tax residence, Source of Funds and account purpose.
UK Residential Mortgage Readiness for Overseas Buyers: What Lenders Check on Income, Status, and Deposit
Preparing for a UK mortgage as an overseas buyer? See how lenders assess income, residency status, Credit History, deposit and Source of Funds.
The Headline Number and the Real One: Reading UK Home Values After Inflation
Ask whether a UK home has gained or lost value and the honest answer is: it depends which number you use. A headline price and the same home's inflation-adjuste
UK Immigration Rule Changes 2026: Digital Carrier Checks, Route Suspensions, and Settlement Requirements Explained
The UK has published a new Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 1695), introducing several significant legal and enforcement changes scheduled for implementation between February 2026 and March ...
2025 Global Luxury Residential Market OutlookInsights from Knight Frank
Introduction After experiencing a price correction in 2023, the global luxury residential market is poised for a gradual recovery in 2025. While interest rates are expected to decline, affordability constraints ...
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