All articles by silvia pellegrino
silvia pellegrino
Does cutting stamp duty lower house prices?
At the end of September 2022, the UK government announced a significant cut to stamp duty in order to make purchasing a home easier for first-time buyers. But what does it entail exactly?
UK house prices continue to fall
As rising inflation and the cost-of-living crisis loom over the UK, 2023 is set to see significant falls in house prices.
How many cities are there in Wales?
Known for being a rural land associated with agriculture, Wales has a number of notable cities.
How is the UAE developing a green finance hub?
With the UAE hosting Cop28 in 2023, all eyes are on the Middle East and its place in securing a net-zero future
What is a charter city?
A hot topic thanks to Brexit. Can charter cities benefit the economy?
What exactly is Greater Idaho?
The Greater Idaho movement seeks to move parts of eastern Oregon into its neighbour state to realign perceived cultural differences.
What is a second city?
Many cities can claim the moniker, but whether or not they actually are is another story.
Forget metropolitan: What is the most populous ‘city proper’ in the world?
If you scale down from ‘metropolitan’, past ‘urban area’ and into ‘city proper’, which boasts the highest population?
Which European cities have the largest Christmas markets?
Winter festivities are huge seasonal tourist attractions, but where are the biggest Christmas markets around the world?
What is the Inflation Reduction Act?
The Inflation Reduction Act’s main goal is to fund the largest investment in fighting against climate change in US history. We explain how.