The Bank of England has announced it has frozen interest rates at 5.25%. The bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 8 to 1 to hold the base rate as it is, for the fifth consecutive time.

Property – it’s one of Britain’s best-loved investments. A pension plan for many, it provides the benefit of regular rental income, as well as capital growth in the long run, providing an ultimate pay-off after years of monthly payments when sold.

Owners of empty homes will pay double council tax after 12 months under Government plans - but grieving families will now get a year's grace.

The latest inflation figures are announced tomorrow and the Bank of England makes its next base rate decision on Thursday.

Buy-to-let investors are enduring mixed fortunes at the moment.

Annual house price growth reached 1.2% in February, returning to positive territory for the first time in over a year, Nationwide’s house price index has revealed.

Some 37% of estate agents and other property firms experienced financial crime in 2023, jumping from 17% the year before.

The Spring Budget is one of two yearly announcements on the state of the UK economy. It gives the Chancellor of the Exchequer the chance to present an overview of government spending, revenue gathering, and official forecasts for the economy.