House prices

RICS sets out ideas to tackle UK housing crisis

Nearly three million homes could be released into the housing market if better incentives and...

Flats made greatest price gains over past decade

The average price of a flat in the UK has risen by £87,550 (£730...

Skills shortage in housebuilding sector

A severe shortage of skilled workers in the housebuilding industry, and the current planning...

Lack of supply behind new house price record

Rightmove's house price index for September has revealed that the price of property coming...

Over three years needed for typical FTB deposit

New research from Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks suggests that almost 40% of first time buyers...

Premium prices for stately home proximity

Buying a house close to one of Britain's many stately homes can cost, on...

9m doubt they’ll ever afford to buy a property

The latest Post Office Money Mortgages survey has found that there 20 million people currently...

ONS: 5.6% annual house price inflation

UK house prices increased by 5.2% in the year to July 2015, down from...

Edinburgh tops student buy-to-let league

University cities in Scotland provide the best areas in the UK for profit for...

Halifax: 3% quarterly rise in house prices

House prices in the three months to August were 3.0% higher than in the...

Fastest rise in house prices for past 12 months

House prices in England & Wales rose by 0.7% in August, according to the...

32% of Brits have bought a property as an investment

A new study of 2,000 homebuyers has found that the average UK home buyer...

£41k premium to buy near top secondary schools

Parents need to pay almost £41,000 extra to secure a home close to the...

3.3m over-55s want to downsize

47% of UK adults aged 18 to 54 aspire to live in a three...

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Auctions are growing in popularity – but choose your lender carefully

Property auctions have traditionally been a niche part of the UK property market, accounting for around 20,000 residential property sales each year, roughly one...

A wealth of experience

High net worth clients may need more from their lender and their broker, so it’s important that as an adviser, you are ready and...

Housing promises vs. reality: Will the Government deliver on 1.5 million new homes?

Next year will be 80 years since the New Towns Act (1946) was passed through Parliament. As a result of the destruction during WWII, this...

Navigating a changing buy-to-let landscape in 2025

The buy-to-let market has long been a cornerstone of the UK property sector, but recent trends and upcoming policy changes are reshaping the landscape. For...

Heavy refurbishment: structuring finance for complex property upgrades

Investors are rethinking their approach to property - heavy refurbishment is no longer just an option; it’s a necessity for unlocking value in today’s...

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British Friendly reports £5 million in income protection claims paid in 2024

British Friendly paid out over £5 million in Income Protection, discretionary BF Care claims...

Skipton Group pledges £25k to Myanmar earthquake appeal and facilitates public donations

The Skipton Group has responded swiftly to the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Myanmar with...

Finova Broker adds UnderwriteMe integration to expand protection capabilities

Finova Broker has integrated with UnderwriteMe’s Protection Platform, bolstering its CRM’s protection sourcing capabilities...

Roma Finance completes £1.47m RomaPRO deal in 28 days

Roma Finance has completed its first seven-figure transaction through its RomaPRO product, delivering a...