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House prices will go up and mortgage rates will come down, says Lloyds
Lloyds Bank has shared predictions in late April that could benefit home buyers and boost the property market. Lloyds Bank recently delivered a dual dose of optimism for homeowners and prospective property buyers. Britain’s biggest bank has predicted that property...
April property market update
The latest update on the property market, including why figures can vary and why there’s different price growth for different types of properties. You may wonder why there can often be mixed reports about the state of the property market. Some sources may claim that...
House prices remain the same
Property prices remain broadly static, but sales volumes are going up, according to Zoopla’s latest figures Annual house price inflation stands at -0.2%, the same as in February, according to Zoopla’s House Price Index. The property website has published its latest...
5 key things to consider when choosing where to live
Research published by Unbiased earlier this year said that Richmond upon Thames, Winchester and Monmouth in Wales were the top three happiest places to live in the UK. Surely though it’s about finding the right location to suit you and your lifestyle. Here’s five key...
UK House Prices Rise In February
Halifax reports another month of rising property prices, indicating positive trends in the property market. UK house prices went up for the fifth consecutive month in February, according to Halifax. The lender’s latest House Price Index, published yesterday, showed...
Your Spring Budget Summary
Missed Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget speech? We've got you covered with the key highlights. Discover the latest Spring budget changes: lower Capital Gains Tax on homes, decreased national insurance rates, updated child benefit rules, and a raised VAT threshold. Stay...
Buyer demand for properties has increased
Housing demand and agreed sales have increased in the first three weeks of 2024. Agreed house sales have increased by 13% in January across all regions of the UK compared to a year ago, according to Zoopla. The property website has published its UK House Price Index...
House prices dip, but the market is more active
There’s been a slight dip in house prices, but buyer demand and general activity in the property market have improved. House prices have dipped recently, but there is renewed interest among prospective home buyers, and the market is showing improved momentum. Average...
Boxing Day bounce saw an uplift in property listings
The property market may well be picking up – Rightmove saw an increase in the number of properties going onto the market for sale in December 2023 when compared to the previous year. The number of homeowners who put their properties up for sale on Boxing Day increased...
House prices went up in December
The property market has outperformed expectations and seen an increase in house prices in the last month, according to Halifax. UK house prices have risen for the third month in a row. Halifax says that average house prices went up by 1.1% in December and that prices...