House prices

London buyers move out of the centre

Property price growth in prime central London has been outstripped by non-central prime areas...

Brits stay optimistic about house price growth

More Britons believe house prices to rise than fall over the next year, according...

Homeowners optimistic despite poor economic conditions

63% of homeowners expect house prices to rise between now and the end of...

2.3% year-on-year rise in house prices: ONS

In the 12 months to May 2012 UK house prices increased by 2.3% continuing...

Overseas property investment: where from exactly?

It is no secret that a sizeable part of the success of London’s prime...

Large fall in asking prices

Sellers coming to the market have dropped their initial price expectations in July by...

First fall in house prices for seven months: LSL

In June, the average price paid for a house in England & Wales fell...

Nationwide investigates causes of property market slowdown

A survey commissioned by Nationwide Building Society has looked into the main reasons for...

June fall in house prices

The price of a typical UK house fell by 0.6% in June, according to...

Economic activity driving house price rises

People owning homes in places with the largest rises in economic activity have seen...

London and South East masking wider market declines

In the 12 months to April 2012 The House Price Index measured by the...

Lifetime saving from home ownership calculated

Owning your home rather than renting it will save you £194,000 over a 50-year...

Return to annual property growth – for some

In May, the average price paid for a house in England in Wales rose...

Sharp rise in value of homes in areas of outstanding natural beauty

Homeowners in some of the most beautiful places in England have seen the value...

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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

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The value of building societies: 250 years of mutual success

A key anniversary reflects how far the building society movement has come — and how individual societies like Hinckley & Rugby continue to deliver At...

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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...