Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský ‘gets government approval’ – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsRevealed: the business dealings of Royal Mail bidder Daniel KřetínskýChristmas is coming, which means the UK housing market is cooling.With winter setting in, a potential house buyer’s fancy is lightly turning to more pressing concerns than a move – such as present-buying, food options, and juggling visiting the in-laws.“New sellers in December have to work particularly hard to capture the attention of Xmas-party and festivity-distracted buyers, and the 1.7% average monthly fall is a fitting gift for those who are still buying homes rather than presents.Despite this monthly drop, prices have risen by 1.4% compared with this time in 2023, broadly in line with our prediction of a 1% rise in prices this year. Continue reading...
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Christmas is coming, which means the UK housing market is cooling.
With winter setting in, a potential house buyer’s fancy is lightly turning to more pressing concerns than a move – such as present-buying, food options, and juggling visiting the in-laws.
“New sellers in December have to work particularly hard to capture the attention of Xmas-party and festivity-distracted buyers, and the 1.7% average monthly fall is a fitting gift for those who are still buying homes rather than presents.
Despite this monthly drop, prices have risen by 1.4% compared with this time in 2023, broadly in line with our prediction of a 1% rise in prices this year. Continue reading...
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