Buy-to-let is back! by Tom Buy-to-let suffered a more pronounced low than the mainstream mortgage market in 2009, as the full impact of the financial crisis revealed itself. But now it seems that the sector is making something of a comeback. This week, moneyfacts.co.uk released figures that revealed that the number of buy-to-let mortgages available had precisely doubled from 243...
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Retail Prices IndexIn the UK, the Retail Prices Index (RPI) is a measure of inflation. It measures the change in the cost of a basket of retail goods and services.
Annual InflationThe annual inflation percentage shown in this chart is the percentage change in the Retail Prices Index (RPI) year on year
Bank Base RateThe Bank of England sets interest rates to keep inflation low, issues banknotes and works to maintain a stable financial system.
Finance House Base RateThe Finance House Bate Rate (FHBR) provides Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) companies in United Kingdom with a base on which to calculate lending charges in certain industrial and commercial contracts.
UK House Price IndexThe UK House Price Index is the largest, most up-to-date monthly sample of residential property prices. The index monitors changes in house prices annually and monthly, acting as a guide to the state of the property market.
