Housing Market
UK House-Price Growth Slows to 0.5% as Buyers Face Rising Mortgage Costs
UK house-price growth slowed to its weakest level since January 2024 in October, according to Nationwide's latest House Price Index, adding to concerns that higher borrowing costs and economic uncertainty are weighing on the property market.
UK House Prices Rise in September, but the Autumn Recovery Is Still Being Tested
The UK housing market has recorded its first monthly increase in asking prices since May, providing a potentially encouraging start to the autumn selling season.
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.