Looking ahead in the rental world can feel a bit like peering into a fogged-up bathroom mirror. You know the picture is in there somewhere, but the detail takes a moment to come through. Many landlords are asking where the real value might be for housing stock investments over the next five years? The good Continue Reading…
Are You Eligible for Compensation in the Car Finance Commission Scandal? To be eligible for a claim in the UK car finance scandal, you must have taken out a Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) or Hire Purchase (HP) agreement between April 6, 2007, and November 1, 2024, for personal use. The agreement must have included an Continue Reading…
Pay-per-mile EV tax: good news for vans, mixed news for everyone else The government’s proposed pay-per-mile EV tax has landed like a flat battery across much of the automotive world. One group, though, is quietly relieved. Currently under the plans being mooted, electric vans are expected to avoid the new charge, while electric cars and Continue Reading…
The true cost of being a landlord in 2025 Once upon a time, being a landlord was seen as a relatively straightforward way to invest. You bought a property, found a tenant, maintained the property and ensured that rent rolled in. Those days are long gone. In 2025, the reality of running even a single Continue Reading…
The government’s new Fair Work Agency will launch in April 2026, marking one of the biggest shifts in UK employment regulation in years. It’s designed to strengthen workers’ rights and simplify how employment laws are enforced. But while it’s being welcomed by unions and worker groups, business owners are watching closely to see what it Continue Reading…
A capital market losing its shine The London property market, particularly at the luxury end, is showing clear signs of strain. Sales of £5 million-plus homes have slipped by almost a fifth over the summer, according to new figures from Savills. It’s a notable cooling for what was once one of the most resilient corners Continue Reading…
Finding a Good Letting Agent: What Every Landlord Should Know If you’ve ever managed a rental property yourself, you’ll know it’s no walk in the park. Between sorting repairs, chasing rent payments, and keeping tenants happy, it can feel like a full-time job. So, it’s no surprise many landlords look for a helping hand. But Continue Reading…
Chinese Car Brands Reshape the European Motor Trade The European car market is shifting gears, and not because of the usual contenders. Chinese car brands such as MG, BYD and Jaecoo are now outselling long-established names like Audi and Renault, creating a significant change that motor dealers cannot afford to overlook. Data from JATO Dynamics Continue Reading…
Is London Ready for Waymo’s Driverless Taxis? The world’s first “robotaxi” service could be heading to the capital. US autonomous vehicle firm Waymo has confirmed plans to launch driverless taxis in London next year, with fully automated rides expected in 2026. But as the tech giants roll in, cabbies are asking: what does this really Continue Reading…
The biggest motor finance reckoning since PPI The UK’s motor finance industry is facing a bill of up to £11 billion as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) pushes ahead with a sweeping car finance scandal redress scheme.The move, described by some analysts as the most significant compensation effort since the PPI mis-selling debacle, could see Continue Reading…
