The retail sector in the UK is changing fast, with online shopping one of the most important trends we have seen so far. In the latest shopping index released by Salesforce, we see that UK consumers now more than ever, use their mobile devices to shop. Last year, 43 percent of all online shopping
Uncertainty surrounding the upcoming general election has hit the UK housing market. Research earlier this year from broker Jefferies found that on average sales slow down in the four months immediately preceding elections. Now, a growing range of indices suggest that pre-voting jitters have struck
Buying US property is now cheaper than renting it, as low supply pushes up rates for tenants. Rental affordability is now "as bad as it's even been", warns Zillow's latest report. Indeed, with not enough new units to meet demand, the private rented sector is becoming increasingly expensive for th
The UK could soon offer Help to Buy ISAs to first time buyers, in an attempt to encourage more people onto the housing ladder. The proposals, announced by Chancellor George Osborne during this week's 2015 Budget, formed part of the Conservative Party plans for the next parliament, should they win
The UKâs largest and oldest private sales website will be re-launching on Monday 16th March after suffering for years with agents trawling the site and poaching their private vendors. Private sellers' frustration at being contacted by numerous estate agents trying to win their business proved
Sabine Lisicki serves a smash at Wimbledon - but can a tennis court net you a tidy sum? Wimbledon is here once again and the news for those looking to boost the sales price for their home, there is good news: tennis courts can add value to your home, according to Savills. "There is no doubt about it
Ivan Radford