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Back to profileAnnual house price growth slowed in November – Nationwide Building Society
Plenty of buyers decided to wait and see what horrors were lurking in the Budget.
The Budget details lurking in the small print
There are also some eye-watering figures that show just how much more tax is rising as a result of changes.
Tax hiked and growth downgraded as details of Budget released early
An income tax hike was the most feared change in the Budget – worrying 16 per cent of people, 20 per cent of Millennials, and 25 per cent of higher rate taxpayers, so the Budget made millions of people’s worst fears a reality.
‘Sucker punch’ for savers as annual Cash Isa limit to be cut to £12,000
We need an investment culture in the UK.
ISAs, taxes and pensions – what impact will next week’s Budget have?
We know that the Budget is going to include tax hikes, the only questions are which taxes, how much they’ll rise, and how it will impact our finances.
‘Difficult news’ for homeowners as house price growth slows
Annual house price rises fell again to 2.6 per cent – so they’re growing more slowly than inflation.
UK inflation falls to four-month low after energy price hikes ease
It should help ease the pressure on households, the Bank of England and mortgage borrowers.
Reeves not ‘playing fast and loose with people’s money’ amid tax U-turn reports
It would mean they could avoid the associated drama of going against a manifesto promise.
Jobless rate hits highest since early 2021 amid ‘weakening’ labour market
Unemployment is a hammer blow to financial resilience.
Average UK house price jumped to new record high in October, says Halifax
Prices rising more slowly than wages, and mortgage rates easing very slightly, should also bring more homes within reach.
Bank of England says inflation has ‘peaked’ as interest rates kept at 4%
A hold means borrowers with tracker rates will have to play the waiting game, but those in the market for a new fixed deal don’t have to wait for the good news.
Reeves prepares for tax rises in Budget as global and domestic pressures bite
It does mean people will worry about the tax and spending decisions that are on the way.