House prices

London housing market distorting national picture

The average house price in England & Wales in May is £900 (0.4%) higher...

Buying 13% more cost-effective than renting

The gap in cost effectiveness between buying and renting a property is narrowing as...

Scottish second-steppers look to Bank of Mum & Dad

16% of so-called 'second steppers' in Scotland are contemplating turning to the bank of...

Small increase in house prices, reports Halifax

House prices increased by 0.4% in May, according to Halifax's latest House Price Index....

Prime sellers have become more bullish over asking prices

The number of prime properties on the market that have seen a cut in...

House prices up and repossessions down

The April Market Trend Data from Land Registry shows that house prices were up...

Nationwide: further rise in house prices

House prices rose by 0.4% in May, according to the latest house price index...

Seaside towns 17% more affordable on average

The average house price in seaside towns grew by 63% over the past 10...

House prices rise 0.4% month-on-month

House prices grew by 0.4% in May, the highest increase in a single month...

Lack of mortgages hampering Welsh house prices

The average price of a house in Wales was £151,780 in March, an increase...

London behind UK house price growth

In the 12 months to March 2013 UK house prices increased by 2.7%, up...

New record for asking prices

Property coming to market this month has set a new record national average asking...

Scottish market “sailing into calmer waters”

The LSL/Acadametrics House Price Index for Scotland shows an increase of £1,082, or 0.8%,...

House price affordability for keyworkers improving

The ability of key public sector workers to purchase their own home continues to...

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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...

It’s not just about work/life balance

Firstly, it was good to get feedback on last month’s blog on technology from several people, and to see a spin-off follow-up blog from...

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Square 1 Media announces May Mortgage Market Debate

Square 1 Media is to hold its next Mortgage Market Debate on Wednesday, 21 May,...

Coventry BS maintains status as one of the best workplaces

Coventry Building Society has been named one of Great Place to Work's UK’s Best...

Atom bank breaks Near Prime record

Atom bank has reported another record-breaking month for Near Prime activity. Over the course of...

Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

General insurance provider Berkeley Alexander has announced the appointment of Grant Robinson as a...