by admin | Jul 29, 2016 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, In Business, Market Update, Miscellaneous, Small Business Blog, Uncategorized
The Property Market Commercial Property It seems Brexit is the sitting duck when something’s not too good, and GDP growth expectations aren’t going to be the exception for being in the fallout zone. Although there doesn’t appear to be the 2008 crash vulnerabilities, it won’t be a surprise to expect property prices to follow-through and [...]
by admin | Sep 1, 2014 | Blog, Business, Business Finance Junction, Economy, Finance, Market Update, Monthly Musings, News
Some statistics and studies for September – Make of them what you will..... 56% of a recent Future of England Survey felt public spending in Scotland should be reduced and 66% think Scottish MPs should be prevented from voting on English laws if it decides to remain part of the Union after the Scottish Independence [...]
by admin | Jul 4, 2014 | Blog, Business, Business Finance Junction, Business Notes, Economy, Finance, Monthly Musings, News, Newsletter, Noteworthy News, Small Business Blog
The FPC (Financial Policy Committee) has proposed new rules for mortgage lenders which caps loan-to-income ratios and includes interest rate stress tests. Lenders will not be able to have more than 15% of new mortgages at loan-to-income above 4.5 times and it applies to all Help-to-Buy loans. Coming into force 1 October, the test ruling applies [...]
by Step-Up Finance (Business) | Dec 1, 2010 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, Financial Markets, Market Update, Miscellaneous, News, Newsletter, Noteworthy News, Uncategorized
The CRC (Carbon Reduction Commitment Scheme) which was thought to be recycled back to participants as an incentive to reduce omissions has had some further consultation. Those likely to be affected to take a hit, probably at the same time as VAT being hiked, are big high street chains such as Marks & Spencer, [...]
by Step-Up Finance (Business) | Nov 1, 2010 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, Financial Markets, Market Update, Miscellaneous, News, Newsletter, Noteworthy News, Uncategorized
Doing The Dip. First it was the news from the BBA about mortgage approvals being at an 18 month low, followed by the Nationwide price index showing a price fall in October and there are many articles and market data about which should put the numbers into perspective regarding a consistent weakness and the problems [...]
