The Bank of England’s next interest rate meeting will take place on 18 September. With inflation on the rise, experts are anticipating no change to the base rate.
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Category: Finance
What to Know About Stamp Duty and How to Avoid Falling Foul of the Rules
Angela Rayner has disclosed she underpaid stamp duty, described by an expert as a ‘confusing mess’
Read MoreZoopla: Property tax speculation creates uncertainty for a third of home buyers
Property tax rumours could impact homes valued at over £500,000, potentially triggering a housing market slowdown, Zoopla has warned.
Read MoreWhat the interest rate cut means for you
The Bank of England has cut UK interest rates from 4.25% to 4%, the lowest level since March 2023.
Read MoreBank of England forecast to cut interest rates amid rising unemployment and Trump tariffs
City predicts quarter-point drop to 4% when MPC meets on Thursday.
Read MoreRachel Reeves’ cash ISA plans would ‘choke mortgages’
Rachel Reeves’ plans to slash the tax-free cash ISA allowance “would be effectively choking mortgage availability” for those who need them the most, a building society’s CEO has said.
Read More900.000 more sole traders and landlords to be swept into Making Tax Digital
The UK Government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative is transforming how taxes are reported and managed, with significant implications for property agents.
Read MoreThousands of first-time buyers face £11,250 stamp duty hike as deadline looms
As the government’s stamp duty holiday comes to a close at the end of March, an estimated 25,000 first-time buyers in England are set to miss the deadline, risking up to £11,250 in extra charges when their purchases complete in April.
Read MoreInflation rises to 3% – what it means for your mortgage, pension and more
Inflation has risen again after falling in last month’s reading – it is at the highest level in 10 months
Read MoreHuge shift in interest rate predictions as Bank of England chief says cuts could be more ‘aggressive’
“A bit more aggressive”. Four words from Andrew Bailey have tipped financial markets to now price in an interest rate cut at the Bank’s next meeting on 7 November, sending the pound tumbling as a consequence.
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