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Vikas Jain, President, NAREDCO Maharashtra NextGen, and Niranjan Hiranandani, Chairman Emeritus, NAREDCO Maharashtra, highlight investor confidence, regulatory support, and expansion opportunities in REIT sector Mumbai, April 2, 2026: India’s Real Estate Investment Trust market is witnessing strong growth and emerging as a competitive investment avenue compared to Asian peers, according to a report by ANAROCK .Titled “India REITs: Taking a Stride Building Momentum with Scale and Performance,” the report highlights how the sector is evolving into a mature asset class supported by regulatory reforms, operational performance, and increasing investor participation. Indian REITs have delivered nearly 9 percent five year price…

Water bills are set to go up this month (Image: Getty)Water bills have increased in the UK this month, with some areas facing a 13% price hike. The increase, which equates to around £33 per year, or an extra £2.70 per month, will help fund significant upgrades to water infrastructure, says Water UK.It follows last year’s record rise in charges and will take the national average water bill to £639 per year.David Henderson, chief executive at Water UK, said: “We understand increasing bills are never welcome, but the money is needed to fund vital upgrades.”The average increase is 2% above…

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›As AI automates more technical tasks in investment banking, the industry’s true value lies in the human judgment and client relationships that machines cannot easily replicate.NYC TodayWhile AI can automate certain technical tasks in investment banking, such as financial modeling and presentation creation, the core value of investment bankers lies in their judgment under uncertainty and ability to cultivate trusted client relationships. Industry veteran Scott Bok explains why the threat of AI replacing investment bankers is more complicated than headlines suggest, as the most critical aspects of the job cannot be easily replicated…

More Brits expoloring a sun drenched retirement (Image: MORELL/EPA/Shutterstock)Ever increasing numbers of British people are considering leaving the UK as rising living costs squeeze their ability to save for a happy retirement, a global financial advisory giant has revealed. The warning comes as UK households face a fresh wave of increases at the start of the new financial year. Council tax bills are rising by around 5% in many areas, water bills are increasing, and broadband and mobile costs are also soaring, together adding more than £200 a year to typical household outgoings.At the same time, surveys consistently show a…

“This latest Rental Barometer shows a very positive picture for much of Q1, with rental yields rising across every region in England and Wales on an annual basis, and only one region showing any sort of quarterly dip”- Steve Cox – Fleet Mortgages Rental yields across every region of England and Wales rose on an annual basis in the first quarter of 2026, according to Fleet Mortgages’ latest Buy-to-Let Rental Barometer. Average yields reached 8.1% nationally, up 0.7% year-on-year and 0.4% quarter-on-quarter, pointing to resilient tenant demand and continued income potential for landlords despite a market backdrop that…

Coventry for intermediaries has cut selected rates on products for first-time buyers and buy-to-let limited companies, with reduced options available for new customers. Products specifically aimed at supporting first-time buyers will see rates reduce by up to 11 basis points, while those for limited company buy-to-let will see reductions of up to 25 basis points. Ben Williams, corporate account manager at Coventry Building Society, said: “These rate reductions will be welcome news for brokers and their clients who are either looking to get their first home or are managing a rental portfolio. We’ve seen a period of uncertainty…

Lloyds has 44 mortgage products listed in our database and is currently offering a Club Lloyds First Time Buyer fixed rate at 4.10% with no set up fee for a 5 year product. Check back weekly or favourite this page to keep an eye on the ever-changing rates. The table below is updated as of April 1, 2026 and rates are subject to change. COMPANY TYPE TERM INITIAL RATE THE OVERALL COST FOR COMPARISON IS PRODUCT FEE LOAN TO VALUE (LTV) LLOYDS BANK Club Lloyds New Buy to Let Fixed Rate 2 years 5.02% …

Newcastle-based property consultancy GFW has appointed Tamsin Swann as a senior associate as it expands its professional property management team. Tamsin brings experience managing commercial property portfolios and will support the firm’s plans to grow its management services across the region. She joins following the recent appointment of partner Simon Heydecke, with Harriet Hoyland also joining as a graduate surveyor as part of a wider recruitment drive. Tamsin said: “I’m delighted to be joining GFW, the team have big plans and a very dynamic approach to property management and client relationships and I’m looking forward to being part of that. …

It is increasingly recognised as a significant driver of enterprise valueBy Ramona Livera, Kyveli Antoniou and Anastasios Kostekoglou At critical stages of growth, businesses look outward for capital, to scale operations, enter new markets, strengthen infrastructure or remain competitive. In those moments, management’s attention usually turns to financial performance, tangible assets and historical revenue.   Intellectual property (IP) is increasingly recognised as a significant driver of enterprise value, although its strategic importance is not always fully reflected in corporate planning. The knowledge, innovation, brand identity and proprietary systems developed over time frequently represent a substantial share of a company’s real…

“The growth of intangible assets as a component of company market value is up 35% since 1995, and almost five-fold since 1975.” The strength of many of today’s most valuable companies is based significantly on intangible assets, like trademarks, patents, trade secrets and brand reputation. Hard-assets or “tangibles,” like real estate and equipment, are a relative blip on many large businesses value radar. What is surprising is the extent to which these companies are dominated by intangible assets and what that means for how they are understood and financed. Nvidia, Apple and Broadcom are the leaders in the Information Technology…