2006
04-09-2006: Buy-to-Let Prediction is "Rubbish"
That is the reaction to the prediction by lettingfocus.com that half of all properties will be buy-to-let or second homes by 2026.
03-08-2006: Bank of England Surprises with Base Rate Hike
A reduced seven member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) surprised most economists and market watchers as the Bank of England announced at midday today that the base rate was raised by a quarter point to 4.75% from 4.50%, immediately having a negative impact on equities, Gilts and short sterling.