Quilter data shows average annual gifts to younger relatives at about £2,500, while 13% of retirees plan to cut back; a proposed lifetime gifting cap could further alter intergenerational transfers
Davies says the 2021 end of VAT-free shopping has driven away wealthy overseas customers and caused an immediate drop in trade for bespoke retailers
Emily Abraham, co-owner of Love Luxyry and a seller with more than $65 million in transactions, lists authentication checks buyers can use amid growing counterfeit listings on social platforms.
Daughter, 29, and partner have saved $60,000 but remain short of a deposit; experts say gifting or acting as guarantor can help buyers but may jeopardize parents’ retirement and inheritance plans
After five months and up to 20 applications a day, a 31-year-old with modelling and celebrity-driver experience says recruitment technology has kept him from interviews
Properties including Bellagio, MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay are charging higher prices for items such as water, sunscreen and beer depending on day and time, prompting consumer complaints
A surge in commercial transactions and renewed leasing activity is being read as a sign that office use is rebounding, though experts say sustained recovery remains to be seen.
Cult lingerie brand expands into postpartum market with supportive, breastfeeding-friendly designs as its Everyday Bra continues to earn strong customer reviews
Study says historical trends could more than double prices in two decades, leaving Sydney about 50% costlier than Brisbane