AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMortgage Watch: Major lenders cut rates, but borrowers are still paying about £1,500 a year more than at the start of March, with Moneyfacts tracking average two- and five-year fixed rises. Royal Housing & Tax: The Prince and Princess of Wales’ Windsor lease at Forest Lodge is linked to an estimated £42,000 stamp duty bill, while Frogmore Cottage remains empty and faces renewed scrutiny. Planning & Regeneration: Greater Manchester councils table big redevelopment plans, including Salford’s Riverside Place towers and a new apartment scheme in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. Temporary Accommodation Tax Claims: A Guardian investigation alleges a family behind a “faith room” temporary housing setup used overlapping property vehicles to avoid council tax, sparking political backlash. Hotel & Leisure Property: Whitbread confirms it will shut or sell its branded restaurant portfolio, potentially affecting 3,800 jobs, as it pivots to hotel-only operations. Local Property Safety: A Scarborough homeowner was threatened with a knife during a garden shed break-in, highlighting ongoing risks around residential sites. DWP Support: Married pensioners may qualify for Pension Credit top-ups averaging up to £4,300, with eligibility tied to weekly income thresholds.
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