Money Box Live: The Cost of Owning a House

It's six months until changes bringing unspent pension pots into Inheritance Tax come into force. From 6th April, any money left in pension pots will be added to the rest of the deceased’s estate and be liable for Inheritance Tax. This will be due if the total estate exceeds the ...  Show more

Cohabiting couples are the fastest-growing family type in the UK. There are three and a half million couples living together without being married or in a civil partnership.Sharing a home, and perhaps a family and finances, is a huge commitment, you might assume that years of liv ...  Show more

Home prices hit a record high in June, but sales are sinking. The PBD Podcast breaks down why buyers are stuck on the sidelines, mortgage rates above 6.5%, rising taxes and insurance, and why sellers aren’t desperate enough to drop prices. The panel also debates the true value of ...  Show more

Is the dream of home ownership slipping out of reach for many Americans? Prices are climbing, supply can’t keep up with demand, and high interest rates are keeping sellers on the side-lines.Tariffs and rising construction costs are squeezing builders too, piling more pressure on ...  Show more

As prices for homes and rents continue to rise in many towns and cities, it's one of the key issues for voters.In 2023 the average price of a home in the United States was $495,100, six per cent higher than a year earlier, though the signs are prices may now be starting to fall. ...  Show more