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16.03.26 - 01:12
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UK housing costs rise 41% over five years for renters and owners, study shows (The Guardian)
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Borrowers coming off fixed deals hit hard as Savills says big spike in interest payments made up half the overall rise UK households spent a record £226bn to keep a roof over their heads last year, figures showed on Monday, with mortgage borrowers finishing fixed-rate deals particularly hard hit by rising payments.Overall housing costs have gone up by £66bn over the past five years, a rise of 41%, the property group Savills said. Continue reading......
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15.01.26 - 10:42
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UK housebuilder Taylor Wimpey warns of ′muted′ demand (The Guardian)
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Company expects even lower margins in 2026 as it echoes cautious outlook from estate agents Foxtons and SavillsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has warned of “muted” demand despite improving affordability, particularly among first-time buyers, echoing a cautious outlook from estate agents Foxtons and Savills.Jennie Daly, the chief executive of Taylor Wimpey, said the government's recent planning changes had resulted in “increased momentum in our recent planning permissions”. Continue reading......
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07.01.26 - 00:36
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Singapore, Beijing land in top 10 of Savills′ inaugural Matcha Index of global tech cities (SCMP)
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Singapore and Beijing have emerged among the world's most liveable cities for tech workers, according to Savills' inaugural Matcha Index, which ranks locations by buzz and by the spaces where these employees can work, connect and spark ideas over a hot – or cold – matcha drink.
The index, released on Tuesday, pointed out how cafe culture has become a vital part of the social infrastructure that supports the tech ecosystem, and that matcha lattes have taken over as the “go-to” drink for young......
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