UK Housing Market

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Rising mortgage rates: this time it's different

Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe

4 days ago

Research

The skills shortages threatening the green transition

Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe

One month ago

Residential Sales

Slim Opportunities for Pre-election Tax Giveaways to Boost UK Housing Market

Renewed speculation about a stamp duty cut comes as the government’s room for manoeuvre shrinks and interest rate uncertainty intensifies.

One month ago

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Four lenders notch up mortgage rates

Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe

One month ago

Residential Sales

Mortgage Rates Edge Higher as Inflation Headache Intensifies

Strong wage growth, inflation calculation changes and a recent Ben Bernanke report all provide grounds for caution around rate cuts.

One month ago

Residential Sales

Slow Recovery for UK Housing Market as it Awaits Political and Economic Clarity

Recent indicators suggest transaction volumes are rising as spring approaches but the pressure on pricing is downwards.

One month ago

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The US economy looms over European housing markets

Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe

One month ago

Residential Lettings

Rents Come Under Pressure in Higher-Value Prime London Markets

March 2024 PCL lettings index: 219.7 March 2024 POL lettings index: 220.8

One month ago

Residential Sales

How Much Will Mortgage Rate Hikes Affect the UK Housing Market?

Borrowers are currently rolling off relatively favourable two-year fixed-rate deals agreed at the start of 2022, but the pain from higher rates will reduce as the year progresses.

2 months ago

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The last gasps of this era's 'Great Inflation'

Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe

2 months ago