by admin | Jul 15, 2016 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, Government, Miscellaneous, Uncategorized
Until more is known about the economic outlook and effects of the EU referendum, the Bank of England has again held rates, in an eight to one vote. Following Bank of England Governor Carney stating there would probably be ‘some monetary policy easing’ required,...
by admin | Jul 7, 2016 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, Miscellaneous, Uncategorized
Sustaining a balance is an ongoing challenge for businesses (and householders) – Throw the Brexit fallout into the mix of low base-rate, house price-to-income ratios being proportionately sky-high, plus a scarcity of property stock, and some consequences from...
by admin | Jun 24, 2016 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, In Business, Insight, Monthly Musings, Uncategorized
Spreading the Word – Second Steppers. Home owners living in their first home and looking to take their next step up the property ladder. As price gaps widen between flats and houses, ‘second steppers’ need to save more than they’d anticipated because plans of...
by admin | May 30, 2016 | Blog, Business, Business Notes, Economy, Finance, In Business, Insight, Monthly Musings, Small Business Blog, Uncategorized
“According to…….” According to @enf collecting data about housing costs is a worthwhile exercise. Kudos. 1979 was the year that San Francisco’s Mayor imposed a rent control, 70 years later, data inspection shows an average 6.6% increase...
by admin | May 23, 2016 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, Government, Market Update, Uncategorized
The overview from Bank of England’s Q1 Inflation Report is that Annual output growth has eased slightly compared to the same time last year and the theme of uncertainty continues, notwithstanding the outcome of the upcoming EU referendum. Following the introduction of...
by admin | May 3, 2016 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, In Business, Insight, Monthly Musings, Small Business Blog, Uncategorized
Tell Me What You Want! I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire….. According to house-hunters, as surveyed by Go-Compare, central heating and double glazing, followed by a garden, secure doors and windows, off-road parking, a bath tub, local shops and amenities, friendly...
by admin | Mar 31, 2016 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, In Business, Uncategorized
What a difference a day can make. As from April 1st 2016 an increase of 3% stamp duty will be applied to all second residential properties over £40,000, automatic 10% ‘wear and tear ‘allowance is removed and, from April 2017 the Interest portions of BTL mortgages will...
by admin | Mar 15, 2016 | Blog, Economy, Finance, In Business, Miscellaneous, Small Business Blog, Uncategorized
I see and hear enough people pouring ‘blood, sweat and tears’ into their businesses to understand that any numbers that maximize and translate to profit help to stop cold sweats. Lenders ask tough questions and expect full answers; they have the power to reduce an...
