1 week ago Eurozone interest rate cut expected; fintech Wise delivers blow to London stock market – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsMay was the busiest month for UK house sales since March 2022, new data from Rightmove this morning shows.Across Great Britain, the number of sales agreed is now 6% ahead of the same period last year, Rightmove reports. But London is lagging, with sales just 1% higher than a year ago. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Britain's booming housing markets: Rightmove reveals 10 areas where sales have skyrocketed

Areas in Manchester and West Yorkshire have seen agreed property sales jump by more than 80% thanks to their 'affordability and value'.

Economics

1 week ago ‘Busiest May for house sales agreed since 2021’ as hotspots revealed

Last month’s sales total reflects improved market conditions, Rightmove said.

Politics

1 week ago Chelsea close to agreeing £45m transfer exit after putting 14 stars up for sale

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is keen to overhaul his squad this summer and the club have made some early progress in the transfer window, with Benfica in talks to re-sign Joao Felix

Economics

2 w. ago Housing market sees busiest May in four years as buyers ignore stamp duty rise

The number of sales agreed in May is running at its fastest rate in four years since the pandemic boom of 2021, according to Zoopla.

Economics

2 w. ago Average home sale ‘being agreed at £16,000 below asking price’

Within England, the North West is the hottest housing market for price rises, Zoopla said.

Economics

3 w. ago April home sales slow with high mortgage rates, prices, putting chill into spring buying season

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in April, as elevated mortgage rates and rising prices discouraged prospective home shoppers during what’s traditionally the busiest time of the year for the housing market

Economics