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May 21st
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More UK home owners go for improvements rather than moving, research shows
2013-05-20 13:08:02 [Europe]
Property owners across the UK are increasingly investing to improve their homes rather than looking to move during the current economic climate, new research suggests.
Read full article: [More UK home owners go for improvements rather than moving, research shows]
2013-05-20 13:08:02 [Europe]
Property owners across the UK are increasingly investing to improve their homes rather than looking to move during the current economic climate, new research suggests.
Read full article: [More UK home owners go for improvements rather than moving, research shows]
Building Societies urge UK govt to adopt more holistic approach to property lending
2013-05-09 09:40:36 [Europe]
The UK government should adopt a more holistic approach to managing the housing market as there are potential choppy water ahead in relation to changing capital requirements, it is claimed.Read full article: [Building Societies urge UK govt to adopt more holistic approach to property lending]
2013-05-09 09:40:36 [Europe]
The UK government should adopt a more holistic approach to managing the housing market as there are potential choppy water ahead in relation to changing capital requirements, it is claimed.Read full article: [Building Societies urge UK govt to adopt more holistic approach to property lending]
Bank of England extends flagship Funding for Lending Scheme
2013-04-25 13:40:03 [Europe]
The decision by the Bank of England to extend its flagship Funding for Lending scheme has been widely welcomed with experts saying that the move will help growth in the mortgage market.Read full article: [Bank of England extends flagship Funding for Lending Scheme]
2013-04-25 13:40:03 [Europe]
The decision by the Bank of England to extend its flagship Funding for Lending scheme has been widely welcomed with experts saying that the move will help growth in the mortgage market.Read full article: [Bank of England extends flagship Funding for Lending Scheme]
Cyprus property prices likely to fall even further due to banking crisis
2013-03-27 10:27:58 [Europe]
Cash buyers interested in bargain properties could start looking to Cyprus where the prices of homes have been falling for years and are likely to continue downwards due to the island’s banking crisis.Read full article: [Cyprus property prices likely to fall even further due to banking crisis]
2013-03-27 10:27:58 [Europe]
Cash buyers interested in bargain properties could start looking to Cyprus where the prices of homes have been falling for years and are likely to continue downwards due to the island’s banking crisis.Read full article: [Cyprus property prices likely to fall even further due to banking crisis]
Home approvals and remortgaging falls in the UK
2013-03-25 13:29:51 [Europe]
Approvals for house purchases and remortgaging in the UK have each fallen year on year, although net mortgage borrowing from the banks grew by 0.1% last month, the latest figures from the British Bankers’ Association shows.Read full article: [Home approvals and remortgaging falls in the UK]
2013-03-25 13:29:51 [Europe]
Approvals for house purchases and remortgaging in the UK have each fallen year on year, although net mortgage borrowing from the banks grew by 0.1% last month, the latest figures from the British Bankers’ Association shows.Read full article: [Home approvals and remortgaging falls in the UK]
UAE mortgage limits on hold for up to six months, officials confirm
2013-02-05 14:45:54 [Middle East]
Proposals to limit mortgages for foreign buyers in the United Arab Emirates have been put on hold while further discussions get underway.Read full article: [UAE mortgage limits on hold for up to six months, officials confirm]
2013-02-05 14:45:54 [Middle East]
Proposals to limit mortgages for foreign buyers in the United Arab Emirates have been put on hold while further discussions get underway.Read full article: [UAE mortgage limits on hold for up to six months, officials confirm]
UK mortgage approvals rise to 11 month high, latest figures show
2013-01-31 12:24:57 [Europe]
Mortgage approvals rose again in the UK last month, climbing to an 11 month and rising for the fifth month in a row, the latest figures from the Bank of England show.
Read full article: [UK mortgage approvals rise to 11 month high, latest figures show]
2013-01-31 12:24:57 [Europe]
Mortgage approvals rose again in the UK last month, climbing to an 11 month and rising for the fifth month in a row, the latest figures from the Bank of England show.
Read full article: [UK mortgage approvals rise to 11 month high, latest figures show]
UK lender commits £6.5 billion for first time buyers
2013-01-23 09:42:00 [Europe]
Lloyds Banking Group has unveiled what it describes as the UK’s largest commitment to support first time buyers by announcing it is to lend £6.5 billion to help customers onto the property ladder in 2013.
Read full article: [UK lender commits £6.5 billion for first time buyers]
2013-01-23 09:42:00 [Europe]
Lloyds Banking Group has unveiled what it describes as the UK’s largest commitment to support first time buyers by announcing it is to lend £6.5 billion to help customers onto the property ladder in 2013.
Read full article: [UK lender commits £6.5 billion for first time buyers]
Clydesdale bank announces changes to interest only mortgages
2013-01-18 13:52:08 [Europe]
UK lender, the Clydesdale Bank is introducing changes to its mortgage range that will see what it describes as an innovative approach to Interest Only mortgages, it has announced.
Read full article: [Clydesdale bank announces changes to interest only mortgages]
2013-01-18 13:52:08 [Europe]
UK lender, the Clydesdale Bank is introducing changes to its mortgage range that will see what it describes as an innovative approach to Interest Only mortgages, it has announced.
Read full article: [Clydesdale bank announces changes to interest only mortgages]
Encouraging lending outlook for UK property market in 2013 after improved 2012
2013-01-14 13:13:44 [Europe]
Lending to first time home buyers in the UK increased 11% in 2012 as lending to borrowers with small deposits reached its highest level since the financial crisis, according to a detailed analysis of the 2012 mortgage market by e.surv chartered surveyors.
Read full article: [Encouraging lending outlook for UK property market in 2013 after improved 2012]
2013-01-14 13:13:44 [Europe]
Lending to first time home buyers in the UK increased 11% in 2012 as lending to borrowers with small deposits reached its highest level since the financial crisis, according to a detailed analysis of the 2012 mortgage market by e.surv chartered surveyors.
Read full article: [Encouraging lending outlook for UK property market in 2013 after improved 2012]
UK lender Barclays announces the launch of some of its cheapest ever mortgage rates
2013-01-09 13:15:11 [Europe]
Barclays banks is cutting its mortgage rates for UK property buyers by up to 1% and is launching a new mortgage for those with a 5% deposit, it announced today (Wednesday 09 January).Read full article: [UK lender Barclays announces the launch of some of its cheapest ever mortgage rates]
2013-01-09 13:15:11 [Europe]
Barclays banks is cutting its mortgage rates for UK property buyers by up to 1% and is launching a new mortgage for those with a 5% deposit, it announced today (Wednesday 09 January).Read full article: [UK lender Barclays announces the launch of some of its cheapest ever mortgage rates]
Loans for UK homes from banks and building societies increased in 2012, data shows
2013-01-04 15:31:13 [Europe]
The number of loan approvals for house purchases in the UK increased in November and was higher than the previous six month average, the latest figures from the Bank of England show.Read full article: [Loans for UK homes from banks and building societies increased in 2012, data shows]
2013-01-04 15:31:13 [Europe]
The number of loan approvals for house purchases in the UK increased in November and was higher than the previous six month average, the latest figures from the Bank of England show.Read full article: [Loans for UK homes from banks and building societies increased in 2012, data shows]
Potential mortgage blow for Dubai property market amid reports of mortgage restrictions
2012-12-31 14:56:07 [Middle East]
Just as it is recovering well from its real estate crash with foreign buyers returning to the market, Dubai has been dealt a potential mortgage blow.Read full article: [Potential mortgage blow for Dubai property market amid reports of mortgage restrictions]
2012-12-31 14:56:07 [Middle East]
Just as it is recovering well from its real estate crash with foreign buyers returning to the market, Dubai has been dealt a potential mortgage blow.Read full article: [Potential mortgage blow for Dubai property market amid reports of mortgage restrictions]
First time buyers struggle as new lending goes to wealthier buyers
2012-12-14 14:09:16 [Europe]
House purchase lending in November in the UK increased to its highest level for eleven months, with banks choosing to focus an improvement in mortgage funding on wealthier borrowers rather than first time buyers.Read full article: [First time buyers struggle as new lending goes to wealthier buyers]
2012-12-14 14:09:16 [Europe]
House purchase lending in November in the UK increased to its highest level for eleven months, with banks choosing to focus an improvement in mortgage funding on wealthier borrowers rather than first time buyers.Read full article: [First time buyers struggle as new lending goes to wealthier buyers]
First Funding for Lending Scheme figures released by Bank of England
2012-12-03 17:14:05 [Europe]
There are now 35 groups taking part in the Bank of England’s Funding for Lending Scheme, it has been announced today (Monday 03 December).Read full article: [First Funding for Lending Scheme figures released by Bank of England]
2012-12-03 17:14:05 [Europe]
There are now 35 groups taking part in the Bank of England’s Funding for Lending Scheme, it has been announced today (Monday 03 December).Read full article: [First Funding for Lending Scheme figures released by Bank of England]
UK building societies offer lower mortgage deals than banks, research suggests
2012-08-22 12:51:15 [Europe]
2012-08-22 12:51:15 [Europe]
Overall building societies in the UK offer lower cost mortgage deal than banks and it is worth looking beyond the headline rates to find the best priced product, according to new research.
Read full article: [UK building societies offer lower mortgage deals than banks, research suggests]HSBC to provide an extra £2 billion for UK home buyers in 2012
2012-07-20 11:12:26 [Europe]
2012-07-20 11:12:26 [Europe]
HSBC approved more than £10.6 billion in mortgages in the first six months of 2012, helping over 97,000 UK borrowers and an increase of 16% on the same period in 2011, the leading lenders reports.
Read full article: [HSBC to provide an extra £2 billion for UK home buyers in 2012]Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks extend fee free mortgage offer
2012-07-12 14:46:11 [Finance Update]
2012-07-12 14:46:11 [Finance Update]
A fee free mortgage boost for first time buyers and home owners looking to remortgage or switch to Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks has been extended until Tuesday 31st July 2012.
Read full article: [Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks extend fee free mortgage offer]UK lender withdraws interest only mortgage range
2012-05-08 12:57:54 [Europe]
2012-05-08 12:57:54 [Europe]
UK lender the Co-operative Bank has withdrawn its interest only mortgage range. From today (Tuesday 08 May 2012), new customers will be able to take out mortgages on a capital and repayment basis only.
Bank of Scotland offers help for first time buyers
2012-03-21 09:49:19 [Finance Update]
2012-03-21 09:49:19 [Finance Update]
With the first time buyer stamp duty exemption coming to an end this week the Bank of Scotland has today (Wednesday 21 March) announced the launch of a new product designed to ease the burden for first time buyers taking their first steps on the property ladder.
Read full article: [Bank of Scotland offers help for first time buyers]Mixed effects for increased quantitative easing on UK property market
2012-02-09 16:36:32 [Europe]
2012-02-09 16:36:32 [Europe]
The decision today (Thursday 09 February) by the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee to increase quantitative easing in the UK has been met with a mixed response by property experts.
HSBC launches new mortgage products for those with a 10% deposit
2012-02-02 11:23:28 [Finance Update]
2012-02-02 11:23:28 [Finance Update]
HSBC has today (Thursday 02 February) launched new mortgage products for those with a 10% deposit which it says confirms its commitment to first time buyers.
Read full article: [HSBC launches new mortgage products for those with a 10% deposit]
Spanish banks lending over 100% on repossessed properties
2012-01-06 13:45:43 [Europe]
2012-01-06 13:45:43 [Europe]
Spanish Banks are prepared to lend over 100% on their own properties that have been repossessed, it has been revealed.
Read full article: [Spanish banks lending over 100% on repossessed properties]UK home owners reduce spending but ignore biggest monthly outgoing
2011-12-27 10:35:27 [Finance Update]
2011-12-27 10:35:27 [Finance Update]
Some 58% of home owners in the UK have never changed their mortgage outside of moving house which means that years of potential mortgage savings are going to waste.
US Government removes support at upper end of home market
2011-10-17 09:14:18 [North America]
2011-10-17 09:14:18 [North America]
Many buyers in the most expensive US residential real estate locations are facing higher borrowing costs as the government has removed support from the upper end of the home market.
Read full article: [US Government removes support at upper end of home market]Euro stumbles as ECB capitulates to crisis
2011-08-05 09:38:56 [Currency watch]
• Sterling hits two month high against struggling euro
• Euro stumbles as ECB capitulates to crisis
• Dollar Set for weekly gain as share drop, slowdown signs spur refuge bid
• Australia’s Central Bank revises growth forecast sharply lowerRead full article: [Euro stumbles as ECB capitulates to crisis]
2011-08-05 09:38:56 [Currency watch]
• Sterling hits two month high against struggling euro
• Euro stumbles as ECB capitulates to crisis
• Dollar Set for weekly gain as share drop, slowdown signs spur refuge bid
• Australia’s Central Bank revises growth forecast sharply lowerRead full article: [Euro stumbles as ECB capitulates to crisis]
Run up to BoE interest rate decision to keep pound shackled
2011-08-04 10:15:30 [Currency watch]
• Sterling posts decent gains on majors after strong UK PMI Services data
• Run up to BoE interest rate decision to keep pound shackled
• Japan intervenes in currency market, weakening yen
• Euro continues to feel heat, Italy becomes focus of investors debt worries
• After US avoids default, dollar takes a back seat versus majorsRead full article: [Run up to BoE interest rate decision to keep pound shackled]
2011-08-04 10:15:30 [Currency watch]
• Sterling posts decent gains on majors after strong UK PMI Services data
• Run up to BoE interest rate decision to keep pound shackled
• Japan intervenes in currency market, weakening yen
• Euro continues to feel heat, Italy becomes focus of investors debt worries
• After US avoids default, dollar takes a back seat versus majorsRead full article: [Run up to BoE interest rate decision to keep pound shackled]
Aussie and Kiwi dollars remain under pressure
2011-08-03 11:27:06 [Currency watch]
• Sterling hits two month high vs weak euro, slips vs dollar
• Euro falls to 2-month low on euro zone worries
• Moody’s affirms US rating, warns of downgrades
• Aussie and Kiwi dollars remain under pressureRead full article: [Aussie and Kiwi dollars remain under pressure]
2011-08-03 11:27:06 [Currency watch]
• Sterling hits two month high vs weak euro, slips vs dollar
• Euro falls to 2-month low on euro zone worries
• Moody’s affirms US rating, warns of downgrades
• Aussie and Kiwi dollars remain under pressureRead full article: [Aussie and Kiwi dollars remain under pressure]
RBA leaves rates on hold citing global growth uncertainty
2011-08-02 09:31:07 [Currency watch]
• Sterling falls on weak PMI, slide in risk adds pain
• Euro suffers as Greek relief wanes
• US House passes debt-limit bill
• RBA leaves rates on hold citing global growth uncertainty
Read full article: [RBA leaves rates on hold citing global growth uncertainty]
2011-08-02 09:31:07 [Currency watch]
• Sterling falls on weak PMI, slide in risk adds pain
• Euro suffers as Greek relief wanes
• US House passes debt-limit bill
• RBA leaves rates on hold citing global growth uncertainty
Read full article: [RBA leaves rates on hold citing global growth uncertainty]
Obama confirms both parties have agreed to raise US debt limit
2011-08-01 09:47:37 [Currency watch]
• Obama confirms both parties have agreed to raise US debt limit
• Sterling hits two month high versus dollar on US debt worries
• CBI warns darkening mood among UK business
• Euro remains under pressure versus pound but sight recovery on dollar
• Gold hits another high in Friday at $1,632.90 on weak US GDP
Read full article: [Obama confirms both parties have agreed to raise US debt limit]
2011-08-01 09:47:37 [Currency watch]
• Obama confirms both parties have agreed to raise US debt limit
• Sterling hits two month high versus dollar on US debt worries
• CBI warns darkening mood among UK business
• Euro remains under pressure versus pound but sight recovery on dollar
• Gold hits another high in Friday at $1,632.90 on weak US GDP
Read full article: [Obama confirms both parties have agreed to raise US debt limit]
Yen rises against peers on refuge demand amid US + Europe debt crises
2011-07-28 10:15:13 [Currency watch]
• Euro falls again on speculation sovereign debt crises to spread further
• S + P downgrades Greece, Cyprus feels the heat from Moody’s
• Sterling falls versus dollar on weak UK economic data and risk aversion
• Dollar makes back gains on euro and pound as players shun risk
• Yen rises against peers on refuge demand amid US + Europe debt crisesRead full article: [Yen rises against peers on refuge demand amid US + Europe debt crises]
2011-07-28 10:15:13 [Currency watch]
• Euro falls again on speculation sovereign debt crises to spread further
• S + P downgrades Greece, Cyprus feels the heat from Moody’s
• Sterling falls versus dollar on weak UK economic data and risk aversion
• Dollar makes back gains on euro and pound as players shun risk
• Yen rises against peers on refuge demand amid US + Europe debt crisesRead full article: [Yen rises against peers on refuge demand amid US + Europe debt crises]
Aussie climbs to record high
2011-07-27 09:29:53 [Currency watch]
• Sterling Hits 6-wk high vs dollar, gains may be limited
• Spain pays a high price at auction
• Dollar suffers mixed signals on data and budget debate
• Aussie climbs to record highRead full article: [Aussie climbs to record high]
2011-07-27 09:29:53 [Currency watch]
• Sterling Hits 6-wk high vs dollar, gains may be limited
• Spain pays a high price at auction
• Dollar suffers mixed signals on data and budget debate
• Aussie climbs to record highRead full article: [Aussie climbs to record high]
US Dollar under broad based selling pressure
2011-07-26 09:35:08 [Currency watch]
• Pound Declines against Euro before GDP report
• Eurozone’s woes continue as nothing has been done about contagion
• US Dollar under broad based selling pressure
• Canada’s dollar at almost the highest since 2007 on haven appeal Read full article: [US Dollar under broad based selling pressure]
2011-07-26 09:35:08 [Currency watch]
• Pound Declines against Euro before GDP report
• Eurozone’s woes continue as nothing has been done about contagion
• US Dollar under broad based selling pressure
• Canada’s dollar at almost the highest since 2007 on haven appeal Read full article: [US Dollar under broad based selling pressure]
Norwegian Krone slumps versus major peers on last weeks explosion
2011-07-25 12:14:01 [Currency watch]
• Dollar slides versus majors as US debt talks brake down over weekend
• Greece rating cut by Moody’s amid default warning to send euro lower
• Sterling under pressure on weak growth in UK economy
• UK GDP data on Tuesday expected to show slowdown
• Norwegian Krone slumps versus major peers on last weeks explosionRead full article: [Norwegian Krone slumps versus major peers on last weeks explosion]
2011-07-25 12:14:01 [Currency watch]
• Dollar slides versus majors as US debt talks brake down over weekend
• Greece rating cut by Moody’s amid default warning to send euro lower
• Sterling under pressure on weak growth in UK economy
• UK GDP data on Tuesday expected to show slowdown
• Norwegian Krone slumps versus major peers on last weeks explosionRead full article: [Norwegian Krone slumps versus major peers on last weeks explosion]
Federal Reserve making plans for US debt default
2011-07-22 12:06:12 [Currency watch]
• Markets Cheer Eurozone Deal
• Sterling Tracks Euro Higher
• Euro Rises to two week high versus dollar
• Federal Reserve making plans for US debt default
• Canada Dollar reaches three-year high versus USDRead full article: [Federal Reserve making plans for US debt default]
2011-07-22 12:06:12 [Currency watch]
• Markets Cheer Eurozone Deal
• Sterling Tracks Euro Higher
• Euro Rises to two week high versus dollar
• Federal Reserve making plans for US debt default
• Canada Dollar reaches three-year high versus USDRead full article: [Federal Reserve making plans for US debt default]
UK Nationwide Consumer Confidence data shows a decline to 51
2011-07-21 09:40:31 [Currency watch]
• Euro rises for third day on possible Greek debt agreement
• Merkel and Sarkozy’s debt agreement may help with today’s EU summit
• Sterling under pressure on weak economic data but cable rises
• UK Nationwide Consumer Confidence data shows a decline to 51
• Dollar weakens as stock markets rise on optimism for US debt solutionRead full article: [UK Nationwide Consumer Confidence data shows a decline to 51]
2011-07-21 09:40:31 [Currency watch]
• Euro rises for third day on possible Greek debt agreement
• Merkel and Sarkozy’s debt agreement may help with today’s EU summit
• Sterling under pressure on weak economic data but cable rises
• UK Nationwide Consumer Confidence data shows a decline to 51
• Dollar weakens as stock markets rise on optimism for US debt solutionRead full article: [UK Nationwide Consumer Confidence data shows a decline to 51]
Pound falls versus most major peers before BOE minutes
2011-07-20 09:34:18 [Currency watch]
• Pound falls versus most major peers before BOE minutes
• Euro rebound could be short lived
• US Debt compromise pressure intensifies
• Canada Dollar reaches 11-Week high after BOC rate statementRead full article: [Pound falls versus most major peers before BOE minutes]
2011-07-20 09:34:18 [Currency watch]
• Pound falls versus most major peers before BOE minutes
• Euro rebound could be short lived
• US Debt compromise pressure intensifies
• Canada Dollar reaches 11-Week high after BOC rate statementRead full article: [Pound falls versus most major peers before BOE minutes]
Dollar shows mixed progress across majors as debt troubles continue
2011-07-19 09:19:29 [Currency watch]
• Euro outlook remains Bearish
• Moody’s talks up BOE Rate Hike
• Dollar shows mixed progress across majors as debt troubles continue
• Australian Dollar softens as bank sees ‘More Time’ for InflationRead full article: [Dollar shows mixed progress across majors as debt troubles continue]
2011-07-19 09:19:29 [Currency watch]
• Euro outlook remains Bearish
• Moody’s talks up BOE Rate Hike
• Dollar shows mixed progress across majors as debt troubles continue
• Australian Dollar softens as bank sees ‘More Time’ for InflationRead full article: [Dollar shows mixed progress across majors as debt troubles continue]
GBP/EUR trades higher despite Ernst & Young lowering GDP forecast
2011-07-18 14:49:49 [Currency watch]
2011-07-18 14:49:49 [Currency watch]
• Euro falls despite only eight of the 90 banks failed stress tests
• EU summit this week: speculation Euro leaders will fail to agree on meas¬ures to contain debt
• GBP/EUR trades higher despite Ernst & Young lowering GDP forecast
• Aussie and Kiwi dollars decline-Europe debt levels curbs demand for risk
Read full article: [GBP/EUR trades higher despite Ernst & Young lowering GDP forecast]• EU summit this week: speculation Euro leaders will fail to agree on meas¬ures to contain debt
• GBP/EUR trades higher despite Ernst & Young lowering GDP forecast
• Aussie and Kiwi dollars decline-Europe debt levels curbs demand for risk
Dollar takes double blow from Bernanke and Moody’s
2011-07-14 09:51:44 [Currency watch]
• Dollar takes double blow from Bernanke and Moody’s
• Greece’s credit rating cut three levels by Fitch
• Sterling jumps against the dollar
• New Zealand Dollar surgesRead full article: [Dollar takes double blow from Bernanke and Moody’s]
2011-07-14 09:51:44 [Currency watch]
• Dollar takes double blow from Bernanke and Moody’s
• Greece’s credit rating cut three levels by Fitch
• Sterling jumps against the dollar
• New Zealand Dollar surgesRead full article: [Dollar takes double blow from Bernanke and Moody’s]
Sterling falls on lower CPI data
2011-07-13 09:49:41 [Currency watch]
• Sterling falls on lower CPI data
• Irish credit rating cut to junk status by Moody’s
• Euro falls on concern debt crisis spreading
• US Dollar to ‘rise’ if Bernanke testimony sinks QE3 hopesRead full article: [Sterling falls on lower CPI data]
2011-07-13 09:49:41 [Currency watch]
• Sterling falls on lower CPI data
• Irish credit rating cut to junk status by Moody’s
• Euro falls on concern debt crisis spreading
• US Dollar to ‘rise’ if Bernanke testimony sinks QE3 hopesRead full article: [Sterling falls on lower CPI data]
Safe haven currencies outperforming in risk off environment
2011-07-11 13:50:28 [Currency watch]
• Safe haven currencies outperforming in risk off environment
• Dollar declines most versus Yen in three weeks as payrolls trail forecasts
• EU officials meet over fears for ItalyRead full article: [Safe haven currencies outperforming in risk off environment]
2011-07-11 13:50:28 [Currency watch]
• Safe haven currencies outperforming in risk off environment
• Dollar declines most versus Yen in three weeks as payrolls trail forecasts
• EU officials meet over fears for ItalyRead full article: [Safe haven currencies outperforming in risk off environment]
Australian dollar weakens as Bank sees softer inflation
2011-07-05 14:04:00 [Currency watch]
• Sterling makes a slow start to an event heavy week
• Further weakness is seen for Sterling this coming week
• Are things now looking well for the Euro?
• Australian dollar weakens as Bank sees softer inflationRead full article: [Australian dollar weakens as Bank sees softer inflation]
2011-07-05 14:04:00 [Currency watch]
• Sterling makes a slow start to an event heavy week
• Further weakness is seen for Sterling this coming week
• Are things now looking well for the Euro?
• Australian dollar weakens as Bank sees softer inflationRead full article: [Australian dollar weakens as Bank sees softer inflation]
Sudden interest rate rise will hit recovery UK property market, it is claimed
2011-06-09 12:48:19 [Europe]
2011-06-09 12:48:19 [Europe]
If the UK economy improves later this year the Bank of England could be forced to make a series of sudden interest rate raises that could unbalance the property market, experts warned.
Sterling reverses most of Tuesdays losses against the euro
2011-05-25 10:36:08 [Currency watch]
• Sterling reverses most of Tuesdays losses against the euro
• Moody’s puts 14 UK banks on review
• Debt concerns in Europe continue to put pressure on single currency
• Dollar advances against majors in a ‘risk off’ move
• Asian stocks slump and commodities including oil decline Read full article: [Sterling reverses most of Tuesdays losses against the euro]
2011-05-25 10:36:08 [Currency watch]
• Sterling reverses most of Tuesdays losses against the euro
• Moody’s puts 14 UK banks on review
• Debt concerns in Europe continue to put pressure on single currency
• Dollar advances against majors in a ‘risk off’ move
• Asian stocks slump and commodities including oil decline Read full article: [Sterling reverses most of Tuesdays losses against the euro]
Poor manufacturing figures weigh on Sterling
2011-05-13 10:25:35 [Currency watch]
• Poor manufacturing figures weigh on Sterling
• Greek problems still at the forefront of Euro land
• Usd CPI later today-expected to rise
• Dollar holds gains and still favoured by the marketsRead full article: [Poor manufacturing figures weigh on Sterling]
2011-05-13 10:25:35 [Currency watch]
• Poor manufacturing figures weigh on Sterling
• Greek problems still at the forefront of Euro land
• Usd CPI later today-expected to rise
• Dollar holds gains and still favoured by the marketsRead full article: [Poor manufacturing figures weigh on Sterling]
Stamp duty thresholds kept down in UK
2011-03-17 07:56:53 [Europe]
2011-03-17 07:56:53 [Europe]
Higher stamp duty thresholds in the UK would have doubled if linked to property prices, according to new research by Halifax.
Read full article: [Stamp duty thresholds kept down in UK]European banks tightening property lending but France still has good rates
2011-01-28 13:07:46 [Europe]
2011-01-28 13:07:46 [Europe]
Banks in Europe are tightening property lending, mainly due to an increase in perceived risk, according to a report from the European Central Bank.
Gibraltar pushes for World Trade Centre status to meet growing quality office space demand
2010-09-20 10:26:09 [North America]
A planned World Trade Centre in Gibraltar is set to help bring global recognition for the jurisdiction and ensure sufficient top quality office space is available to meet growing demand, it is claimed.Read full article: [Gibraltar pushes for World Trade Centre status to meet growing quality office space demand]
2010-09-20 10:26:09 [North America]
A planned World Trade Centre in Gibraltar is set to help bring global recognition for the jurisdiction and ensure sufficient top quality office space is available to meet growing demand, it is claimed.Read full article: [Gibraltar pushes for World Trade Centre status to meet growing quality office space demand]
Developers in UK need to find alternative funding as banks are slow to come back onto market
2010-06-15 11:00:00 [Europe]
Commercial banks’ recovering appetite for real estate lending will not extend to everyone, forcing many developers to seek alternative finance and consigning weakly capitalized companies to an uncertain future, it is claimed.Read full article: [ Developers in UK need to find alternative funding as banks are slow to come back onto market]
2010-06-15 11:00:00 [Europe]
Commercial banks’ recovering appetite for real estate lending will not extend to everyone, forcing many developers to seek alternative finance and consigning weakly capitalized companies to an uncertain future, it is claimed.Read full article: [ Developers in UK need to find alternative funding as banks are slow to come back onto market]
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