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Housing Market Revival down to high premiums on new builds – claim

A property software business says its research shows that the housing market revival is driven by the premiums levied on new builds. ...

Analysis shows long term rebalancing housing market

The average volume of UK properties listed for sale month-on-month rose by 58% in 2023 compared to a year previously, underscoring the rebalancing of supply and demand. ...

New analysis shows busiest cities for buyers in today’s housing market

Analysis from estate agency Yopa reveals that while the London market may be the worst performing in terms of house prices, it remains by far the busiest for transactions. ...

Analysts unsure whether RICS housing market optimism is justified

The latest housing market snapshot from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors shows the number of buyers has risen for the second consecutive month, after an extended decline. ...

Housing market buoyancy shows mortgage costs not a deterrent

New data from Zoopla suggests that the housing market is becoming buoyant despite widespread uncertainty over the exact direction of mortgage costs. ...

Downsizers can unlock housing market and upsize their retirement plans

Downsizers across England and Wales could unlock an average £305,090 by moving from a four bed to a two bed home, according to the latest analysis from Savills. ...

Virgin Money sees long-term mortgage improvements despite recent dip

High street bank Virgin Money UK says there is light at the end of the tunnel for mortgages and the housing market, despite a dip in volumes in recent months. ...

Falling house prices and big mortgages – three major risks

Business consultancy Hargreaves Lansdown has identified three major risks associated with the current market, characterised by falling house prices and larger mortgages. ...

House prices fragile but sentiment amongst buyers very strong – Savills

Respected estate agency and property consultancy Savills is warning that house prices may dip in 2024. ...

All To Play For – Seller confidence soars for 2024

London estate agency Foxtons says its latest survey shows a major uptick in the confidence of potential sellers.  ...

Negative effects of mortgages on housing market “overstated” – claim

The negative effects of higher mortgage rates on affordability were overestimated throughout 2023 with house prices having dropped one one to two per cent instead of the consensus forecast of six per cent, it’s being claimed. ...

New Homes 2024 Market Insight from Knight Frank

Leading agency Knight Frank says demand for new homes is generally robust, dependent upon the location and pricing.  ...

Housebuilder volumes better than expected – but uncertain times ahead

One of the UK’s biggest house builders, the FTSE 250-listed Persimmon, says its 2023 sales were better than expected - but it’s warning that 2024 may be tough. ...

Nationwide’s Warning – no housing market rebound likely in 2024

There’s no prospect of a rapid recovery for the housing market in 2024 despite some green shoots appearing. ...

Housing Market Kicks Off 2024 with strong demand, according to Rightmove

A record number of sellers came to market on Boxing Day 2023 according to Rightmove. ...

Biggest decline in mortgage rates since October 2024

Mortgage rates recorded their biggest monthly fall since October 2024...

More mortgage rate misery to come

Rising swap rates are pushing lenders to reprice fixed deals,...

A million homeowners face £283 monthly mortgage hike

More than a million homeowners who took out mortgages in...
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Mortgage shock ahead as rates set to rise

Major lenders reprice deals as swap rates climb, adding further...

Back to school rush as 54k homes hit market

Yopa reports a sharp rise in English housing stock following...

Total bridging completions to hit £8bn by year end

Octane Capital predicts a market rebound following a slower start...