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Party Conferences 2023: What Was Said About Housing?

Party Conferences 2023: What Was Said About Housing?

10 October 2023 – Party conference season is upon us, where the UK’s political parties vie for the public’s support, and this year, votes too,...

Buyers Opt For Smaller Properties To Afford Mortgages

Buyers Opt For Smaller Properties To Afford Mortgages

3 October 2023 – With mortgage rates still at an elevated level, many buyers adjust their wishes and go for smaller properties and longer-term mortgages...

How The Government's Green Policies Affect Housing Market

How The Government’s Green Policies Affect Housing Market

26 September 2023 – Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced changes to the government’s green policies that many have described as a watering down of...

10 Steps To Selling A Home In The UK

Selling Your Home: 10 Steps To A Successful Sale

Selling a home can be a daunting and stressful process, especially if you are not familiar with the legal and practical aspects involved. With some...

12% More New Listings In September Compared To August

12% More New Listings In September Compared To August

19 September 2023 – Despite high mortgage rates the property market has started to pick up again, with 12% more new listings in the first...

Property Prices Dropped By 5.3% In August Compared To 2022

Property Prices Dropped By 5.3% In August Compared To 2022

5 September 2023 – We are seeing increased borrowing costs taking their toll on the housing market as property prices dropped by 5.3% in August....

47% Of House Purchases Supported By "Bank Of Family"

47% Of House Purchases Supported By “Bank Of Family”

29 August 2023 – High property prices and mortgage rates have made buying a house more difficult in the past two years. So it’s no...

Major High Street Lenders Lower Their Mortgage Rates

Major High Street Lenders Lower Their Mortgage Rates

15 August 2023 – Despite the Bank of England raising interest rates to 5.25% at the beginning of the month, in the last few days...

House Prices Have Declined By 3.8% In July

House Prices Have Declined By 3.8% In July

8 August 2023 – New data suggests that house prices have declined sharply in July, falling at the fastest rate for 14 years. Newly released...

Number Of Completions 13% Lower in Q2 Compared To Q1

Number Of Completions 13% Lower in Q2 Compared To Q1

25 July 2023 – Cost-of-living crisis and rising borrowing costs continue to impact on the housing market, with the number of completions falling. New data...

Average Asking Price 2.6% Higher Than In January This Year

Average Asking Price 2.6% Higher Than In January This Year

18 July 2023 – Despite house prices having fallen slightly in July compared to June, the average asking price is still 2.6% higher this month...

52% Of Buyers Think Proximity To Green Spaces A 'Must-Have'

Proximity To Green Spaces A ‘Must-Have’ For 52% Of Buyers

11 July 2023 – New data gives an insight into what buyers are looking for in a new area or house. With public green space...

Number Of Sales 25% Down Compared To May Last Year

Number Of Sales 25% Down Compared To May Last Year

4 July 2023 – The latest figures from HMRC confirm that the market is cooling, with the number of sales falling by 25% compared to...

Lenders Agree Support Measures As Interest Rates Rise To 5%

Lenders Agree Support Measures As Interest Rates Rise To 5%

27 June 2023 – After the Bank of England raised the base rate for the 13th consecutive time, the Chancellor met with lenders to agree...

House Prices Fell In June For The First Time Since 2017

House Prices Fell In June For The First Time Since 2017

20 June 2023 – In a first since 2017, house prices fell in June, albeit only marginally, prompting fears that the summer slowdown has come...

Mortgage Deals For New Customers Are Getting Scarce

Mortgage Deals For New Customers Are Getting Scarce

13 June 2023 – Following the release of new inflation figures and the recent rise of interest rates, more and more lenders withdraw mortgage deals...

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