Inflationary concerns, the US property market, and UK interest rates all figure highly among the factors determining whether 2007 will be a good or bad year for investors and homeowners.
Tax experts have reacted with disappointment to proposals in today's budget regarding new tax relief rules for the UK film industry, as publication of detailed guidance to the regime's rules has been postponed until October this year.
Contracting out rebates for the five years beginning in 2007 will see a severe decrease for those aged 43 and over who contract out of the state second pension (S2P) into a personal pension.
The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries has launched a scathing attack on the introduction of home information packs, arguing they will be difficult to police and could be an obstacle to professional impartial advice.
Electronic conveyancing services accessible by all parties to property or land transactions will become reality by 2007 the Land Registry (LR) promises today after the government announced its endorsement of the plans.