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…
Demand Fuels Used Car Price Growth: What It Means for the Motor Trade The used car market continues to show its strength as we move into the final quarter of 2025. Despite wider political and economic uncertainty, the latest Auto Trader report paints a picture of solid demand, stable prices and growing consumer confidence. For Continue Reading…
Transport for London (TfL), under the control of Mayor Sadiq Khan, has quietly buried a major study that undermines one of his flagship policies. As reported in The Times, The University of Westminster’s Travel and Places project – funded by TfL at a cost of more than £80,000 – found that low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) may Continue Reading…
If you were underpaid when your car was stolen and written-off claims you could be entitled to benefit from a £200m compensation scheme. More than a quarter of a million motorists are set to share £200 million in compensation after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) uncovered widespread failings in how insurers handled claims for stolen Continue Reading…
UK landlords are increasingly selling properties ahead of the Renters’ Rights Bill, which will introduce major reforms such as ending “no-fault” evictions, giving tenants stronger rights to challenge rent increases, and banning discrimination against benefit claimants. The legislation, combined with speculation over tax changes on rental income, is prompting some landlords—especially smaller portfolio owners—to exit Continue Reading…
Non-negligence cover is also known as party wall insurance. It is particularly relevant to property owners and developers that are carrying out significant works. It should provide them with cover against claims from any neighbours whose property has been damaged by the construction work. As the name suggests, the policy steps in when the contractor is found not to have been negligent. This type of insurance is particularly valuable because establishing negligence in construction-related incidents can be very challenging. It Continue Reading…
