Results contrast with Standard Chartered and Morgan Stanley’s revised expectations
Brokers brace for prolonged high rates as hopes of Bank of England cutting in 2026 fade
A Spring Statement low on housing market drama initially felt reassuring, yet the scale of her tax take and Middle East uncertainty both loom large
Market signals offered reasons for encouragement, but the latest conflict threatens to undo the optimism
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Mortgage professionals digest Budget, which introduces 'mansion tax' on high-end properties and raises taxes on landlords
Chancellor is expected to announce a 40% reduction in tax-sheltered savings limits, threatening to shrink the lending capital available to mortgage providers
Speculation is mounting that mayors will be given powers to charge 'holiday tax' on Airbnb stays
Chancellor refers herself to the independent ethics advisor after renting out family home without a licence when she moved to Downing Street
High-end property owners baulk at the prospect as brokers report a market paralysed by fear
