Retail volumes in Croatia rose by 7.3%

Croatia’s retail sales volume rose by a real 7.3% in 2024, the country’s statistical office said on Thursday, quoting working-day adjusted figures. According to earlier figures by the same office, Croatia’s retail sales volume increased in real terms...

Stamp duty changes in UK housing market

Upcoming changes to stamp duty should motivate first-time buyers to buy a property. The average price of a UK home ended 2024 close to the £300,000 mark, according to the UK’s biggest mortgage broker. Its calculations suggested UK house prices increased by 3.3%...