Richard Craddock
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2017 Predictions: inflation and interest rate rises
The ‘so far, so good’ post-referendum economic picture continued through the end of 2016. The IHS Markit’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for December showed a rise in all-sector activity to a 17-month high.
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The market may just shrug off inflationary pressures
The relatively calm and stoic response of the real estate markets during the post-referendum summer looks to be carrying through into autumn.
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There is cause for optimism if we prioritise access to single market
So far, it’s been a pretty soft landing from the EU referendum leap.
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Beware negative rates as we grapple with EU question
Since early 2008, policymakers worldwide have cut interest rates 637 times and purchased $12.3 trillion (£8.7 trillion) worth of assets.
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Why immigration is good for UK property
The property industry should welcome increased immigration.
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Investors focus on the conditions of their loans
Talk of late has centred on where we sit within the cycle, with certain industry analysts calling the top.
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Is the UK commercial lending market overheating?
Much of the commentary concerning the latest release of Savills’ Financing Property presentation has centred on increasing competition in the UK lending market.
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The known unknown is that rates will rise eventually
As part of a recent recruitment initiative, we asked candidates to fill out a series of questions online. One sought their views on the impact an interest rate rise would have on the UK property market.