How ‘no-strings’ pensioners could dispel Britain’s home ownership myth
Then there are later living developments, purpose-built to offer a sense of community and easy access to care. Owning a...
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Labour’s ‘irrational’ red tape crusade against landlords
It would have cost the couple around £30,000 to upgrade their 200-year-old Devon cottage to meet green standards, an amount...
How Britain killed its property market
Bob Weston, founder of the housebuilder Weston Homes, believes the problem has worsened over the last few years. Michael Gove...
When is polling and results?
Donald Trump will face Kamala Harris in the 2024 race for the White House after an campaign.Joe Biden pulled out...
Should I sell my house, and when will Budget changes take effect?
If you do decide to sell, how you would do so depends on where your shares are held. If you...
We are working people, landlords tell Starmer
Guy Gittins, the chief executive of Foxtons, London’s largest estate agent, said: “Rather than misplaced stereotypes, we would like to...
‘Being a landlord was so stressful I had a heart attack’
Eventually, this had serious implications on his health.“One day I was trying to help an electrician, to keep costs down,...
Inheritance tax thresholds, rates and how it works in 2024
Seven really is the magic number when it comes to inheritance tax. Seven years is the length of time for any...
When is polling and results?
Donald Trump will face Kamala Harris in the 2024 race for the White House after an eventful start to the...
How buy-to-let is reaching its bitter end
“There is little doubt that measures such as the stamp duty surcharge, restricted relief for mortgage payments and higher exposure...
