The Bank of England recently dropped interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%, perhaps signalling a brighter future for homebuyers across the UK. This rate cut could be the lifeline needed to rejuvenate the housing market, improving mortgage affordability and potentially stabilising property prices in struggling regions. Why Interest Rate Cuts Matter for Mortgage Rates Mortgage Continue Reading…
Updated: 20 May 2025 Improving the fuel efficiency of a company’s fleet of vehicles can have numerous financial and environmental advantages, especially with rising fuel prices. Fuel is one of the most expensive and toughest expenses to estimate and control. As a result, vehicle fleet managers must apply fuel-efficient policies, technologies, and maintenance procedures to Continue Reading…
Updated 30 April 2025 New figures show that fleet safety policies aren’t being kept up to scratch. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 dictate the standards that all employers must sustain. Employers (including the self-employed) should ensure ‘so far as is reasonably practicable the health, safety and welfare of all employees Continue Reading…
The ongoing Channel migrant crisis has reached unprecedented levels in 2025, prompting the Home Office to appeal to landlords nationwide. As of April, more than 8,064 migrants have crossed the English Channel in small boats, highlighting the severe housing shortages facing the UK government. Why Landlords Are Being Called Upon The situation has escalated significantly, Continue Reading…
House price inflation in the UK has started to slow, hitting 1.8% in February 2025, reflecting the shifting dynamics of the property market. After a strong recovery period, the growth in available homes for sale is now overtaking the rise in agreed sales, shaping a distinctly different market compared to recent months. Buyers Gain the Continue Reading…
The UK car market is racing ahead, with used cars selling faster than ever. According to the latest Auto Trader used car market report, vehicles are averaging just 25 days on sale — impressively setting a record pace for 2025. Hybrid SUVs Leading the Pack What are the most popular types of car in the Continue Reading…
The landscape of online used car sales in the UK is shifting gears as Motors marketplace announces its strategic relaunch of Cazoo as its flagship brand. Aiming squarely at market leader Auto Trader, Motors relaunches Cazoo as a used car marketplace designed to redefine the car buying experience for both dealers and customers. Why the Continue Reading…
If you’ve been eyeing a used Tesla, there’s good news: prices are dropping faster than expected. February 2025 saw Tesla models dominating the UK’s biggest used car price reductions, according to a recent Market View analysis by Motors. With significant month-on-month declines, Tesla’s affordability has notably improved—but the reasons behind these drops might surprise you. Continue Reading…
The UK’s motor finance industry faces continued uncertainty following the Supreme Court’s recent decision to block a Treasury attempt to intervene in an ongoing car finance scandal against MotoNovo Finance and Close Brothers. The decision signals potential financial consequences running into billions, impacting both lenders and borrowers alike. Supreme Court Rejects Treasury Intervention The UK’s Continue Reading…
The UK electric taxi grant 2025 has been confirmed. The government announced an impressive £120 million investment to support taxi drivers, businesses, and van operators across Britain in adopting electric vehicles. Now could be the ideal time for drivers and businesses to embrace electric vehicles (EVs), benefiting from considerable financial savings and contributing to environmental Continue Reading…
