House prices dip unexpectedly as interest rates continue to dampen demand August 30, 2024 House prices dipped unexpectedly for the first time since April this month, but a closely watched survey today suggests that the outlook for the property market is likely to strengthen as interest rates are reined in. In its closely watched house price index today, mortgage lender Nationwide said British house prices slipped by 0.2 per [...]
Rents rise at slowest rate in nearly three years – but average hits £1,200 August 21, 2024 A rise in properties on the market means rents for new lets have grown by their slowest rate in nearly three years this year, and are expected to fall below wage growth for this first time since 2021, an analysis has revealed. Rents for new lets grew by 5.7 per cent in the 12 months [...]
House price growth accelerates ahead of potential interest rate cut August 1, 2024 UK house price growth has accelerated in the past month as buyer confidence picked up and mortgage rates fell ahead of a potential interest rate cut by the Bank of England. UK house prices rose by 0.3 per cent month on month in July, Nationwide reported in their monthly house price index. The annual growth [...]
England ‘particularly bad’ at building houses where they are needed, research shows August 1, 2024 Nationwide the total number of properties grew 21 per cent between 1996 and 2021, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).
‘Steady picture’: UK house prices increase at fastest rate since July 2022, as London rose slowest July 17, 2024 Expectations of a cut to interest rates and continued tight supply helped house prices to rise for the third successive month in May, the Office for National Statistics has said.
House prices nudge up in “subdued” property market July 1, 2024 House prices rose just 0.2 per cent between May and June this year, as activity in the market remained "fairly subdued".
UK house prices rise for second straight month in sign of economic recovery June 19, 2024 UK house prices rose for their second consecutive month in April, latest official figures show, amid hopes for a rebound in the housing market as the economy improves.
Number of borrowers behind on mortgages jumps to eight-year high June 11, 2024 Households are continuing to feel the strain from the Bank of England's interest rate hikes with the share of mortgages in arrears continuing to creep up.
Bellway: Analysts cautious on outlook despite improving market for homebuilders June 10, 2024 Bellway has struggled to return to growth as interest rates have remained relevant.
TPFG: London-listed property group has rosy outlook after a string of deals June 7, 2024 TPFG has built a big business in the property sector over the past few years.