Affordability concerns recede as interest rates stabilise: BSA
A more stable interest rate environment has helped calm fears about mortgage…
UK housing slowdown contributes to Savills profits decline
The slowdown in the housing market has contributed to profits slump at…
Housing activity positive from buyers and sellers: Rics
The February 2024 Rics UK Residential Survey shows a more upbeat picture…
New housing drives uptick in construction activity in January: ONS
There are signs that the slump in the construction market may be…
Rise in mortgage arrears a cause for concern: Quilter
The value of outstanding mortgage balances with arrears increased by 9.2% from…
UK housing shows clear green shoots in 2024: Bloomberg
Around 40% of UK house hunters are set to accelerate their purchasing…
Wealthy investors plan to raise UK property holdings: InvestecÂ
Wealthy investors plan to boost their holdings in UK property, as “uncertainty…
Landlords opt for local tradespeople with £6k annual boost: Aldermore
Almost 80% of landlords chose to use local tradespeople for renovations to…
House prices post largest rise in 17 months: E.surv Â
Average UK house prices stood at £363,249 in February, rising 0.8%, or…
Year on year increase of 14% for second charge searches
Searches for second charge mortgages increased by 14% year-on-year in 2023, according…
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House prices will fall 2% in 2024: OBR Â
House prices will fall by “around 2%” this year as mortgage rates…
House prices rise for fifth month in a row: Halifax
House prices climbed by 0.4% in February on a month-to-month basis, according…
Spring Budget: Capital gains cut will not free up house sales, says industryÂ
The higher rate of capital gains tax on residential property will be…
Spring Budget: Inflation expected to dip below 2% ‘in next few months’
Inflation is set to fall below 2% in the next few months,…
Spring Budget: Stamp duty and holiday let tax breaks abolished Â
The Chancellor moved to abolish stamp duty and holiday let tax breaks…
Spring Budget: Measures announced to help those in debt
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced new measures to help people in debt,…
Construction PMI: Improved numbers in housebuilding sector
House building saw a major turnaround for February, according to the latest…
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FTBs now need 72-year mortgages to hit 2022 affordability: UK Finance
First-time borrowers would need to finance their home loans over 72 years…
Budget must address first-time buyer issue: Rightmove
The government needs to provide urgent support for first time buyers in…
One in five expect to be paying mortgage in retirement
One in five homeowners aged 55 or over do not expect to…
Supporting first-time buyers requires new thinking: BSA
Reforms are needed to ensure homes are more affordable, more available and…
