Landlords are increasingly buying property via limited companies, rather than in their own personal name, in order to slash their tax bills. Three quarters (74 per cent) of all buy-to-let purchases in England and Wales this year have been bought via a limited company, according to analysis by the estate agent, Hamptons. It is a … Read more
Classic microcar from the golden age of motorsport goes up for sale after languishing in a barn for 50 years – and it’ll beat Ulez charge too The classic microcar 1959 Berkeley B95 Roadster was one of only 178 produced It is now up for sale in Bournemouth for almost £15,000 after being restored By … Read more
Energy firms banned from force-fitting pre-payment meters for over-75s Ofgem has toughened rules on fitting pre-payment meters without consent Energy firms can still force-fit these meters so long as they meet the rules By Sam Barker Updated: 12:40 BST, 13 September 2023 More households will be protected from having pre-payment energy meters forcibly fitted in … Read more
Apple’s hotly-anticipated iPhone 15 has just been unveiled, stirring up excitement among gadget fans. Many will be eager to get their hands on one – but starting from £799, the new tech will cost you a pretty penny. One in 10 Britons say they would be willing to fork out £799 on the new iPhone … Read more
Three more major mortgage lenders have slashed their rates, offering further respite for mortgage borrowers – as brokers warn that they shouldn’t wait around for rates to fall further. HSBC and Nationwide are the latest large lenders to announce further rate reductions, both taking effect from today. This follows Santander’s announcement of rate cuts yesterday, … Read more
Aston Martin sales accelerate on price hikes and DBX707 demand Aston Martin’s second-quarter results beat market expectations Aston Martin said average selling price came in at £184,000 By Jane Denton Updated: 10:55 BST, 26 July 2023 Aston Martin’s second-quarter results beat market expectations, thanks to higher prices and demand for its DBX707 sports utility vehicle … Read more
Government has NO plans to delay proposals to replace gas boilers with heat pumps despite Michael Gove hints Energy and Utilities campaign group says it’s time to ‘junk the target’ Cabinet minister Michael Gove hinted that the proposals needed to be reviewed By Helen Kirrane Updated: 15:17 BST, 26 July 2023 The Government does not … Read more
Private number plates are increasingly big business. Prices on many are surging, and collectors who know how to spot a winning combination of letters and numbers are making profits in the tens of thousands on a single plate. And since the DVLA started selling them in 1989, sales of the plates have raked in more … Read more
Households set to pay a record £20,000 each on mortgage interest payments and other borrowing costs over the next five years, new analysis suggests Families will pay out a combined £556billion between now and March 2028 By Katherine Lawton Updated: 07:43 BST, 2 May 2023 Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey (pictured) said: ‘It is … Read more
Over 65s hold a record-high £2.6trillion worth of net housing wealth, new research suggests. About £2.2trillion is held as equity by owner-occupiers over 65, many of whom are mortgage-free, the findings by Savills claim. Many of these over 65s would have faced significantly higher interest and mortgage rates when buying a home than seen currently … Read more
Should you sell in May? The returns over summer for all the world’s major stock markets revealed ‘Sell in May and go away’ is one of the most famous adages in finance It is well supported by analysis of the world’s major indices over 50 years By Angharad Carrick For This Is Money Published: 07:00 … Read more
Broadcaster Sky reportedly lining up hundreds of job cuts as it grapples with shift to streaming By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 BST, 30 April 2023 | Updated: 08:17 BST, 1 May 2023 Broadcaster Sky is reportedly lining up hundreds of job cuts as it grapples with a shift to streaming. The … Read more
Big Mac and FINES! The little-known law that could land you a £200 charge at McDonald’s If you are caught by the police, you could have six points added to your license According to Britton and Time, many Brits break this law without even knowing By Milica Cosic Published: 09:39 BST, 29 April 2023 | … Read more