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As a property investor, rental growth and increasing yields are some of the main positives of the current buy-to-let market, offsetting the current cost of borrowing and other housing costs. According to the JLL Residential Property Forecast report, rental market growth trends will continue in 2024 thanks to tenant demand and low supply, among other things.The report shows that rental home supply has fallen short of tenant demand by roughly 1.5 million homes. Over the next five years, the shortfall should amount to 720,000 in the UK’s private rented sector.As a result, UK rents should increase by 22.80% between 2024 and…

There is so much going on at Christmas World it’s almost impossible to list it all but here’s what you need to know Source link

Solana (SOL) is seeing a price correction after rallying nearly 300% in recent months.Why is Solana price down today?As of Nov. 21, SOL’s price was trading for $55, down 20% when measured from its local high of $60.50 established just five days prior. The decline mirrors similar moves elsewhere in the crypto market, with top coins, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), also down 2.2% and 5.5% from their local highs.SOL/USD versus BTC/USD and ETH/USD year-to-date performance. Source: TradingViewLet’s discuss the major reasons behind Solana’s slump.SEC labels SOL a “security”Solana’s price decline coincides with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC)…

Through Artemis, NASA plans to conduct long-duration human and robotic missions on the lunar surface in preparation for future crewed exploration of Mars. Expanding exploration capabilities requires a robust lunar infrastructure, including practical and cost-effective ways to construct a lunar base. One method is employing in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) – or the ability to use naturally occurring resources – to produce consumables and build structures in the future, which will make explorers more Earth-independent.   An ISRU process that NASA wants to learn more about is forging metals from lunar minerals to create structures and tools in the future. Through…

The A283 Steyning Road, Shoreham, was closed overnight following the single-vehicle collision which happened at about 9.45pm on Monday (November 20). A 46-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported. Read more: Updates on serious crash which closed road for hours Three men who were in the vehicle, aged 18, 19, and 21, sustained minor injuries. They are all receiving treatment in hospital. A Sussex Police spokesman said: “Investigating officers are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have captured any footage of the incident. “Contact police…

Location : The A5 southbound between the A4601 and the junction with the A34 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 21 November 2023. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

Image Credit: Gregory Harris for WSJ. Magazine Travis Kelce, 34, is completely sprung over new girlfriend Taylor Swift, 33! The NFL star opened up about their relationship during an interview for WSJ. Magazine’s December/January 2024 issue. Not only did the Kansas City Chiefs athlete dish about dating a pop star, he also revealed which one of her eras is his favorite. Travis explained that his favorite album is her recently re-recorded record, 1989. The outlet even noted that when the 34-year-old attended one of Taylor’s Eras Tour shows, he was “counting the minutes” until she got to her hit 2014 album. Travis Kelce opened…

The MIT and Accenture Convergence Initiative for Industry and Technology has announced five new research fellows for 2023-24. Now in its third year, the initiative underscores the ways in which industry and research can collaborate to spur technological innovation. Through its partnership with the School of Engineering, Accenture provides five annual fellowships awarded to graduate students with the aim of generating powerful new insights on the convergence of business and technology with the potential to transform society. The 2023-24 fellows will conduct research in areas including artificial intelligence, sustainability, and robotics. The 2023-24 Accenture Fellows are: Yiyue Luo Yiyue Luo…

The FundOnion comparison site allows businesses to quickly compare the cost of business loans from over 20 providers and secure funding in a faster and more transparent way. A recent report by the Bank of England has estimated that one in four small businesses that apply to banks for loans are rejected, leading to an estimated £22 billion funding gap in the UK. Combined with an application process that is time consuming and opaque, alongside a return to higher interest rates, there is a clear need for businesses to have clarity of the funding options available to them. Founded in…

By Jerome Smail and Caroline Culot. An investment fund holding a 4% stake in Foxtons has joined calls advocating for a sale of the business. Milkwood Capital is the latest entity calling for Foxtons to explore a sale, bringing the total proportion of shareholders pushing for the move up to 10%. Earlier in the year, Canadian investor Converium Capital, which owns 6% of Foxtons, began lobbying the company’s board to carry out a strategic review regarding a potential sale. Echoing the sentiment, Rhys Summerton, director of Milkwood Capital, told the Sunday Times at the weekend: “In 2015, Foxtons was a…