Marc Shoffman

2 weeks ago | moneyweek.com | Marc Shoffman

Homebuyers appear to be adjusting to higher property purchase costs after the latest Nationwide House Price Index revealed a slowdown in house price growth. Annual house price growth slowed in April to 3.4% from 3.9% in March and also fell on a monthly basis by 0.6%, data from Nationwide shows. This puts average UK house prices at £270,752.

2 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Marc Shoffman

Signing to get the keys doesn’t have to be the only way your money can be involved in propertyMarc ShoffmanThe appeal of managing your own buy-to-let portfolio has been hit in recent years with increased taxes and restrictions on reliefs that have dented landlord profits, as well as increased regulations. The Renters’ Rights Bill currently going through Parliament will also introduce tougher requirements to evict renters and limit mid-contract rent rises.

2 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Marc Shoffman

The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. The cruise brand will sail from the UK for the first time in a decade – here’s a look at where you can sail in 2025 and 2026Holland America Line is offering cruises from the UK for the first time in 10 years. The premium cruise line launched its UK season from Dover last week with a 14-night sailing aboard Nieuw Statendam to the Canary Islands, Morocco and Portugal.

2 weeks ago | moneyweek.com | Marc Shoffman

Cautious investors have been flocking to so-called safe haven assets amid concerns about Trump tariffs and stock market volatility. This has helped the gold price hit a record high but another asset may also be making a combat as a safe haven – property. Analysis by property brand Knight Frank suggests that US president Donald Trump’s trade policy, while potentially weakening the UK economy, could boost the property market as falling swap rates push down mortgage pricing.

2 weeks ago | moneyweek.com | Marc Shoffman

Almost 800,000 high-earning sole traders and landlords have around a year left to prepare for a tax shake-up in how they report their income to the taxman. HMRC is looking to shift more people to report their taxes online through a system called Making Tax Digital (MTD). Businesses registered for VAT are already using the system but it will be extended to and landlords from 6 April 2026.