Millions of households in the UK are set to experience an increase in their mortgage repayments over the next two years, according to the Bank of England. The financial policy committee has predicted that around 400,000 homes could see “very large increases” of more than
Harrow, London – With the General Election just a week away, housing has become a critical issue for voters. Independent mortgage broker Mortgage Quest Ltd has conducted a thorough analysis of the housing policies put forth by the main English parties, and their potential impact
Economists from Capital Economics predict that Labour could benefit from a £16 billion spending boost if it wins the upcoming General Election, thanks to updated forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). This potential fiscal headroom is nearly double the £8.9 billion announced in the
Labour has announced plans to prevent parents from pre-paying private school fees in an attempt to dodge the forthcoming VAT increase if the party wins the general election on July 4. Senior Labour sources confirmed to The Telegraph that anti-forestalling legislation will be introduced to stop
Workers unload vegetables at a street market in Manila. The Philippine central bank lowered its average baseline inflation forecast for 2024 to 3.3% from 3.5% previously. — REUTERSBy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, ReporterTHE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) kept interest rates steady for a
BW FILE PHOTOTHE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) budget deficit widened in May as spending growth outpaced revenues, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said.The NG’s budget gap ballooned by 43.1% to P174.9 billion in May from P122.2 billion in the same month a year ago.Month on
GRANULATED WHITE SUGAR and sugar cubes are seen in this picture illustration taken on Dec. 16, 2018. — REUTERSBy Adrian H. Halili, ReporterTHE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is planning to allow imports of around 200,000 metric tons (MT) of refined sugar to fill
A ferry passes through Pasig River at sunset in Manila, Philippines, July 6, 2023. — REUTERSECONOMIC MANAGERS on Thursday retained their growth targets for this year until 2028 despite external headwinds.The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC), which sets official macroeconomic assumptions and fiscal program, maintained
Photo from FreepikCondos are redefining modern living, becoming the new favorite among Filipinos living in the urban jungles of Metro Manila. Much of the reason can be attributed to the rise of mixed-use developments that offer a balanced lifestyle of live, work, and play that
Photo by Gerd Altmann from PixabayThe urban landscape is evolving, and living spaces have become magnets for work, leisure and lifestyle. Condominiums, for instance, are redefining modern living by seamlessly blending convenience and style into living spaces.Real estate players and companies share the trend and
Photo by vectorjuice on FreepikOver the past decade, condominiums have grown in popularity among Filipinos seeking new homes partly because of their versatility as a residential property and as a potential source of income. As more Filipinos move to Greater Manila and as developers build
With the recovery and rising prices of units in the real estate market, there is an opportunity for further growth and investment not only for those seeking homes but also for those seeking profitable ventures in the property market. Luxury housing, in particular, is rapidly