House prices

14% rise in prime London one-bed prices

The average value of one-bedroom properties in Prime London has risen by over £60,000...

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...

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FCA’s mortgage rule changes: it’s time to raise the advice bar, not drop it

The FCA’s move to relax some of the rules around mortgage switching and term changes might sound sensible on paper—cutting admin, giving borrowers quicker...

Tom Bill: Unintended consequences

Former Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger introduced a brick tax in 1784 to pay for the American War of Independence. Manufacturers were charged by...

U.S. Market: lower rates are needed to help unlock the market

When Donald Trump was reelected and took office at the start of this year, we knew it was going to be interesting! The property market...

A home shouldn’t be out of reach for those who keep the UK running

In a housing market that has grown steadily more selective, it is often those who arguably help keep the country running who are quietly...

Richard Pike: A conference of positivity – Global ABS Day three

It’s time for reflection of the last three days here in Barca. To readers, this must seem like a pretty decent gig to be...

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UK house prices fall at fastest rate in nearly a year

UK house prices fell by 2.7% in April, the sharpest monthly drop since mid-2024,...

Most brokers dismissive of BoE economist’s rate-cut warning

The vast majority of mortgage intermediaries have rejected the Bank of England chief economist...

Prime London property market slows in May as buyers and renters show caution

The prime London property market endured a muted May, with sales volumes and lettings...

Third of SMEs forced to pause business activity due to lack of finance

Nearly one in three UK small and medium-sized enterprises have been forced to stop...