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Gazundering is now “standard practice” during property deals with 90% of buyers now exploiting the “woefully weak” market, a leading lawyer has claimed. Simon Nosworthy, Head of Residential Conveyancing at London-based Osbornes Law (main picture), says almost every residential property deal currently involves the buyer trying to get an eleventh-hour price cut. In comparison, it was only 50% of buyers trying to gazunder three years ago. Staggering Typical issues raised by buyers as they seek a discount include damp, plumbing problems or faulty electrics. Nosworthy, who is a Partner at Osbornes, says: “The rise in gazundering has been nothing short…

Common tricks used by fraudsters to steal money have been revealed, with one ruse that would take many Brits by surprise. December is set to be a busy month for online shopping, with people across the country buying gifts for friends and family.It means scammers are waiting to jump at the opportunity to steal money. Emails are the most common way for fraudsters to target people, with other methods including text messages and phone calls. But another way tricksters are plying their trade is by targeting people using QR codes that promise free gifts.QR codes scanned using a phone’s camera…

Shares of ITC Ltd., Godfrey Phillips Ltd., and VST Industries Ltd. will be in focus on Monday, December 1, ahead of the commencement of the Winter Session of Parliament.Sources have told CNBC-TV18 that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be introducing a “Health Security se National Security Cess” bill in the parliament today.The cess will be on production capacity including machines, processes and all the aspects in production of cigarettes, gutkha and Pan Masala, according to the sources.For example, if a machine makes 100 cigarettes and is run thrice a day, the tax will be on 300 cigarettes per day and…

The Welsh government hopes to increase investment in sectors already present in Wales, like semiconductors, creative industries, advanced manufacturing and life sciences.Evans told BBC Politics Wales that 300 people 250 different businesses spread across 37 different countries would be attending the investment summit.Guests will sample Welsh cuisine with chef Tom Simmons before a panel discussion on pioneers in sport with Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, Richard Parks and Prof Laura McAllister.Challenged on how the government will measure the success of the summit, Evans said: “There will definitely be opportunities to close deals pretty quickly as a result of the investment summit, but…

Andrew Fisher (3rd from left) and his Coates Industrial Solutions team. Image: Coates How do equipment hire providers help heavy industries deliver successful shutdowns at their plants and sites? In this Expert Profile, we hear from Andrew Fisher, Shutdown Manager at Coates Industrial Solutions, whose team delivers the planning, tools technology and on-site expertise needed to support shutdowns that are safe, efficient and delivered on budget. The Coates Expert Profile series highlights the people and knowledge that power Coates’ end-to-end project solutions across Australia’s key industries. From water management to engineering and industrial maintenance, Coates experts are helping customers achieve…

Strategy, the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has found itself in the crosshairs of a crypto selloff that has also weighed on its common stock. One insider saw a buying opportunity in the company’s preferred stock. Director Jane Dietze bought 1,100 shares of STRC preferred stock for $95.28 apiece on Nov. 21, according to a Form 4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday. Dietze, the chief investment officer of Brown University, has been on the board since December 2024. The purchase brought her direct holdings to 2,600 shares of STRC preferred, valued at $251,316 based on…

For years, the faces behind Prince Edward Island’s food industries have increasingly come from far beyond the Island’s shores.Many are temporary foreign workers: people who come to Canada for a set period of time, often to fill jobs in sectors facing labour shortages.On P.E.I., up to 20 per cent of the province’s agriculture workforce is made up of people from other countries, said Donald Killorn, executive director of the P.E.I. Federation of Agriculture. These workers help operate farms, manage production and harvest crops.“Without that labour… it wouldn’t be possible for Prince Edward Island farmers to do the things they need…

Parkdean Resorts’ Todber Valley Holiday Park in the scenic Ribble Valley offers breathtaking countryside views with Black Friday discounts of up to £200 off selected staysThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreThere are savings to be snapped up at 65 locations across the UK(Image: Parkdean)As households nationwide hunt for Black Friday travel deals online, a beloved holiday park chain has launched an array of budget-friendly offers. With packages available for 2026, week-long caravan breaks begin at £199 across various locations throughout the country.Holiday parks have remained a cornerstone…

The hardest part about day trading is the emotional battle, traders told BI about their professions. Those trying to turn a profit in markets said they often struggled with the toll of volatile trading days. They found measures such as seeing a psychologist and journaling to be helpful. Day trading isn’t so much a science as it is an emotional test. That’s the secret to day trading that outsiders don’t seem to understand, retail traders told me at a recent happy hour in New York’s Financial District. That might come as a surprise to those who aren’t familiar with—no pun…

Prime Minister Andrew Holness speaks on recovery effort and relief for those affected by Hurricane Melissa (Photo: Naphtali Junior) WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness said the Government will be ramping up its land titling efforts in Westmoreland that will assist in mitigating against insecure land tenure. His statement follows a broader push by the government to promote resilient construction and sustainable community development. “I’ve given Minister [without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements], [Robert] Montague an assignment to see how best we can scale up the land titling…