House prices

Surprise! House prices rise in October

UK house prices increased by 1% in October and were 5.8% higher than October...

Land Registry: annual house price growth of 3.4%

The Land Registry's September Market Trend Data show a month-on-month rise in house prices...

12% premium to live near top state schools

Parents looking to purchase a home close to one of the country's top 30...

Hometrack: chronic lack of supply driving price growth

House prices rose by 0.5% in October, driven by a widening gap between supply...

Small fall in Welsh house prices

The LSL/Acadametrics House Price Index shows that in August the average price paid for...

10% monthly rise in London house prices

Following two consecutive monthly falls in the price of property coming to market, October...

High prices make rural living an impossible dream for many

There is a rural premium in all regions with countryside homes typically commanding a...

House sales 12% higher than last year

House prices hit fresh record high in September, the latest LSL Property Services/Acadametrics House...

House prices up 2% on previous quarter

House prices in the three months to September were 2.0% higher than in the...

Welsh house prices fall but some signs of improvement

The LSL/Acadametrics House Price Index shows that in July the average price of a...

London house prices up 9.7% year-on-year

In the 12 months to July 2013 UK house prices increased by 3.3%, up...

London fuels high price rises of flats

Flats in Britain have increased in value by an average of £394 per month...

RICS’ proposals “would create a postcode lottery”

Charles Haresnape has dismissed RICS' proposals to cap house price rises at 5% per...

RICS calls for cap on price growth

The Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee should consider limiting annual house price inflation...

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Helping university students onto the property ladder

As we head towards the Easter break, thousands of first-year university students up and down the country will be preparing for exams and making...

Lenders must step up on high LTV products

Things are on the up for borrowers with a smaller deposit. The financial information website Moneyfacts publishes a regular update on mortgage product numbers,...

Why it matters that bridging hit more than £10bn last year

We see many numbers bandied around in the financial industry, which can sometimes have a numbing effect. So why should we all, especially brokers, care...

Top five reasons why renters should consider short-term protection insurance

In an unpredictable world, financial security can often feel like a luxury, especially for renters who may already juggle living expenses, rent payments, and...

Credit search vs credit scoring

The terms credit score and credit check are often used interchangeably by consumers, many of whom assume they mean the same thing. Yet understanding...

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Spring surge in property listings creates market opportunities

The average asking price for newly listed properties has risen by 1.1% (+£3,876) this...

Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance appoints senior portfolio director

Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance (STB CF) has announced the appointment of Carl Pykett...

Inflation expectations rise slightly as BoE releases latest survey

Public expectations for inflation and interest rates have edged higher, according to the Bank...

£1 billion lost annually as 50,000 London social homes used fraudulently

A shocking new report reveals that around 50,000 social housing properties in London are...