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Flythrough video shows the six new Metrolink stops from Pomona to the Trafford Centre

According to data from Hometrack, Manchester has the fastest house price growth than any other city in the UK rising to 8.8% over the last 12 months. Reports suggest that the demand for housing in the city is only going to increase as the population grows.

"The Bank of England has raised interest rates from 0.5% to 0.75% after much speculation. Expectations of a strengthening economy, solid employment levels, more consumer spending and the potential for wages to rise have all played a part in the decision." (BBC News)

Leeds has been ranked as the fifth best performing city in the UK for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), according to a survey from EY.

The differences in purchasing a UK property as an individual or as a company, in the context of taxes.

Tourists from Hong Kong and mainland China have started a trend. As London becomes too costly, Manchester – beneficiary of “northshoring” – has emerged as an attractive destination.

Victor Li Tzar-kuoi has bought a grade-A office tower in London for £1 billion (US$1.3 billion) as he embarks on an acquisition spree for overseas assets after taking control of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Group from his billionaire father Li Ka-shing.

New research finds up to a third of young people in Britain will now rent for their entire lives, underlining the need for more investment in key UK city markets.