David Alexander

2 weeks ago | scotsman.com | David Alexander

​Property market is becoming harder for sellers in the capital while Glasgow sees no change, writes David J AlexanderThere are signs that the housing market in Edinburgh is slowing. The latest figures show that in the first six months of this year the average time a property was on the market has risen by 251 per cent from 138 to 485 days resulting in a 26 per cent rise in the number of homes advertised for sale. There have been 218 homes put on the market in the last fortnight alone.

3 weeks ago | scotsman.com | David Alexander

This is not the time to make the private rented sector market even more difficult for investors, writes David J AlexanderNext Wednesday Rachel Reeves will present her spending review which is widely expected to contain an array of tax rises to fund current and future commitments. The embattled Chancellor is facing enormous pressure from her backbenchers and from the electorate to raise money to fund a wide number of policies and promises.

3 weeks ago | courant.com | David Alexander

The grossly high cost of electric rates is a top problem in Connecticut. With residential rates hitting an average of 32.55 cents per kilowatt-hour in March 2025 according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Connecticut has the second highest rates in the nation with only Hawaii being higher. However, residential rates in Massachusetts and Rhode Island are not far behind averaging in March 2025 at 30.19 and 32.30 cents per kilowatt-hour respectfully as per the EIA.

1 month ago | scotsman.com | David Alexander

UK Government looks set to target £1 trillion of retirement savings held in private pension potsInheritance tax (IHT) is often said to be the most unpopular tax in the UK. While all tax is unpopular, IHT is seen as being particularly punitive because it punishes savings and aspiration. Therefore, the announcement that annual revenues for the tax have reached a record high will have produced few cheers other than within the offices of HMRC.

1 month ago | scotsman.com | David Alexander

As rent cap debate goes on, Ireland may have the right idea for growing private rentals supplyAs the Housing Scotland Bill continues its sedate progression through the Scottish parliament one area which has just been brought forward for consultation is whether certain parts of the private rented sector should be eligible for exemptions from the Bill’s proposed rent cap.