HSBC BUY-TO-LET GUIDE TO THE UK MARKET
2016-03-27
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The Competition and Markets Authority has confirmed that domestic consumers have been overcharged for electricity usage, and it brings a huge criticism of the ‘big six’ suppliers who have been controlling the market over many years. To further solve this problem and the failing market, Nottingham City Council and Bristol City Council took a step forward and established fully licensed ESCOs (Energy Services Companies), which can control the energy supply and help to boost the economy.
The Bank of England has made an emergency cut to interest rates and incentivised banks to lend more in a wider package of measures designed to counter the shock of the coronavirus outbreak on the UK economy, which also brings positive impact on the real estate market.