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Housing Market

UK House Prices Turn Negative: What the Latest Figures Mean for Buyers and Sellers

The UK housing market has entered an interesting new phase after the latest figures from Lloyds showed that average house prices fell on an annual basis in August.

UK Housing Market Shows Early Signs of Stabilising, but Recovery Remains Fragile

The UK's housing market may be moving away from its recent slowdown, although the latest signs of improvement are not yet strong enough to suggest a broad recovery.

London's Housing Pipeline Is Under Pressure — Could Today's Development Slowdown Become Tomorrow's Shortage?

London's housing market could be facing a problem that will not be fully visible in today's property statistics.

Mortgage Rates Are Under Pressure Again: What UK Homebuyers Should Know This Autumn

For people planning to buy a home this autumn, the property market is presenting a difficult combination: house-price growth is weak, but mortgage borrowing is becoming more expensive.

New Housing Developments at Lowest Level Since 2017

The number of new housing developments coming to market has dropped to its lowest point in nearly a decade, according to new data from Rightmove. May data shows property listings are at their lowest since May 2017, with construction firms citing delayed projects, reduced budgets, and reluctance to invest as primary reasons for the sharp decline.

New Build Premium Hits Record High

Buyers pay 27% more for a new home compared to an existing one.

House Prices Fall for First Time in 9 Months

The average UK house price dipped 0.4% in September, says Halifax.

First-Time Buyers Face Toughest Conditions Since 2008

Affordability metrics stretch to near-record levels.

Regional House Price Divide Widens

Prices in the North East grow 5% while London stagnates.

Rental Market Sees Record Tenant Demand

Letting agents report 25 applicants per available property.

Mortgage Rates: What the Bank of England Decision Means for Borrowers

With the base rate held at 5.25%, lenders are repricing their fixed‑rate deals. Here’s what to do if you’re remortgaging soon.