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The‌ FTSE 250⁤ housebuilder Taylor wimpey has struck ​a⁣ fresh deal with Zoopla, aiming to bolster its online ⁣presence and ultimately obtain the best return on investment.

One of the UK’s biggest‍ housebuilders has signed a new‌ contract with top property website‌ Zoopla as it seeks‍ to boost conversion rates for⁢ its new developments.

FTSE 250 constituent Taylor Wimpey said⁣ the fresh agreement would support the company with further market data and insights‌ to enable it to ⁤obtain the best return on⁤ investment‍ from its marketing spend.

As part of the new partnership with​ Zoopla, all of Taylor Wimpey’s new home developments will continue to list on Zoopla as​ the ⁢homebuilder ⁣seeks‍ high-quality buyer leads to support sales rates for ‌its new developments. Taylor ⁣Wimpey already uses Zoopla’s ‘Buyer Insights’ tools regionally to support land purchase decisions and provide local market insights to support marketing and audience targeting.

zoopla said it ‍delivered⁣ a 35 per cent ⁤increase in new‍ home ⁣buyer leads for Taylor ⁢Wimpey ⁢over ‍the second half of 2025.

Stephen Parker, head of digital at ​Taylor Wimpey, said the deal had ⁣been ⁣”enhanced by improvements across their site and ⁤consumer experience, which makes new‍ homes ​more‍ visible to consumers.

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The Inflation Reduction ‍Act⁤ of 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is a​ landmark United States federal law ⁢enacted on August 16, 2022, primarily focused on reducing ‌healthcare costs, addressing climate change, and increasing tax revenue.

Signed into law by President⁢ Joe Biden, ⁢the Act represents a significant investment in clean energy and climate resilience, aiming to lower carbon⁤ emissions by roughly​ 40% by 2030. It also allows Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices,a long-sought goal of Democrats,and extends Affordable Care Act subsidies.The law is ⁣funded through a 15%‌ corporate minimum tax on ⁣companies with over $1 billion in ‍profits⁤ and increased IRS‌ tax enforcement.

For example, the ⁣Act provides tax credits for individuals purchasing electric vehicles​ and installing solar panels, and it ‍invests billions‍ in⁤ grants and loans for ⁢clean energy projects.⁤ The White House fact sheet ​details the specific provisions and estimated impacts​ of the ⁤law.

Key‍ Provisions & Climate Change

The Inflation Reduction Act allocates approximately $369 billion towards climate and energy ‌programs, making it the largest climate investment in U.S.history.⁣

These investments include tax credits for⁣ renewable ⁤energy production, manufacturing of clean ⁣energy technologies, and energy efficiency improvements.​ ⁣The ​Act also establishes programs⁣ to reduce methane emissions, ​support sustainable⁣ agriculture, and enhance climate resilience. The Congressional budget ⁢Office estimates⁢ that these provisions will reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 37% below 2005 levels by 2030.CBO Report on the Inflation‌ Reduction Act provides a‍ detailed analysis of the law’s budgetary and economic‌ effects.

As an​ example, Section 45X of the Act provides a production tax credit ‌for the manufacture of solar energy‌ components,⁣ incentivizing domestic production and reducing reliance on foreign supply‍ chains. The Department of Energy’s summary outlines the key energy provisions.

healthcare‍ Costs &​ Medicare Negotiation

A central component⁣ of the⁤ Inflation Reduction Act is its effort to ‍lower healthcare costs, especially prescription ⁤drug‍ prices.

The Act allows‌ Medicare to negotiate the prices of certain ‌high-cost prescription drugs, starting with⁣ 10 drugs in 2026 and expanding to 20 drugs by 2029. ⁢It ⁢also⁢ caps out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for Medicare ‌beneficiaries at $2,000 ​per⁢ year.⁤ These⁤ provisions are projected to save Medicare and beneficiaries billions of ⁣dollars over the next ‍decade. CMS Fact Sheet on ⁢Prescription Drug Savings details the expected impact on Medicare beneficiaries.

As an example, the negotiated drug prices are ⁤expected to impact medications ⁣used ⁤to treat conditions like diabetes ‌and heart disease, providing significant relief to seniors on fixed incomes. Kaiser Family⁤ Foundation ⁢analysis provides further context ⁣on the drug pricing provisions.

Tax Provisions & ‌Revenue Generation

The Inflation Reduction Act aims to‍ raise revenue through several tax provisions, primarily targeting large corporations and high-income earners.

The most significant revenue generator is ‌a 15% minimum tax on corporations ‍with over $1 billion in ⁣annual profits. This tax is designed ‍to ensure that profitable companies​ pay a minimum ⁤level of tax, even ​if ‍they ​utilize‍ deductions and⁢ credits to reduce their tax liability. The Act also increases funding for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to ⁤enhance tax enforcement and improve tax collection. Joint Committee ‍on Taxation Analysis provides a​ complete overview of the tax provisions.

Specifically, ⁣the ‌increased ‌IRS funding is projected to generate an additional $124 billion in revenue over the next ⁢decade through improved tax enforcement. Treasury ‌Department⁢ Press⁤ Release details the planned use​ of the increased IRS funding.

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