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It’s make-or-break time for retailers – and the economy
We are expected to see a £10 billion collapse in the value of UK Christmas shopping this year
What virtual property viewings don’t show you
Estate agent videos don’t show you Meatloaf-loving neighbours, pig farms or a leaky roof
Covid has left Britain printing money like never before
The more QE is used, the harder it is to stop without sparking collapse
Why next year could bring a 1980s-style spending boom
Most forecasts for the economy are pretty grim: bankruptcies, bad debts, job losses and a massive debt hangover leave little…
Is now the time to invest in Manchester’s property boom?
The steady rise in prices since March shows city living isn’t over.
Is now the time to invest in green energy?
Green investments have proven unpredictable in the past but could new political momentum make them worthwhile?
What does a Covid vaccine mean for markets?
The Covid vaccine has already sent waves through the stock markets
Can the economy survive a second lockdown?
Government bailouts may be doing more harm than good.
Why it might be time to purchase shares in oil again
If you are an ‘ethical’ investor sworn to do your bit to tackle climate change, you may have sold your…
The property hot spots worth leaving London for
Not quite ready to dive straight into rural life? These towns will help ease the transition from the capital.
The rise of the Covid cash hoarder
Far from eradicating cash, the crisis has highlighted the safety of bank notes.
Leaving London? Move east, not west
Savvy buyers looking for sea air and more space should think outside the box.
The postcodes with a ‘woke’ premium
From vegan restaurants to green credentials, virtue comes with a price tag.
How would negative interest rates affect savings?
The Bank of England wants to encourage banks to lend but will individual savers pay the price?
The problem with a wealth tax
The public are in favour of a wealth tax but which assets would the government single out?
How Rishi can get the economy moving again
Targeted tax cuts to help rejuvenate business would go a long way
Can the pension triple lock survive Covid?
A 2.5% increase in the state pension must seem generous to the workers who pay for it with taxes
Silver linings: the asset that’s outperforming gold
The one-third rise in the price of silver in July was its strongest single month in more than 40 years
Leasehold lunacy: what estate agents don’t tell you
When you buy leasehold you are not really buying a property at all – you are buying a long rental contract
Sweet suburbia: London’s best green spaces
Buying property near parkland is a smart move in the current climate.
How long will the property boom last?
The market has been buoyed by the Stamp Duty holiday but will it continue to defy the odds?
The 10 best coastal towns to relocate to after lockdown
From beach quality through to average property prices, here’s where to snap up a coastal bolthole.
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