The latest figures from HMRC and Nationwide paint a positive picture for the housing market, but experts warn the figures “set an alarming tone” as the Middle East conflict slows economic growth. The revised monthly UK residential property sales figures from HMRC show a 6% increase on January’s figures, at 102,410. Although the numbers are … Read more
Facilitating Climate Change Investment Markets for Agri-food, Housing and Manufacturing sectors in Tanzania. BUILDING A PRAISE TO BECOME AN AFRICANAfrica faces a major adaptation and financial sustainability gap, needs an estimated $70Bn annually by 2030[1]. However, the latest adjusted budget for sub-Saharan Africa reached only $12.96 billion in 2023.[2]. This continues in spite of adaptive … Read more
Richard Donnell The UK housing market is maintaining a steady sales performance despite uncertainty over events in the Middle East, Zoopla’s latest House Price Index shows. The higher mortgage rates associated with these conflicts affect consumer demand. As transactions continue, the market is increasingly dependent on a small group of willing buyers, as some families … Read more
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