The housing market shows resilience

The housing market shows resilience

Average house prices crept up slightly in March, according to Halifax, and prices went up in all regions, though annual growth is expected to slow. Good news for homeowners – the housing market is proving to be resilient, with property prices rising by 0.8% in March...
What’s going on in the mortgage market?

What’s going on in the mortgage market?

Are you wondering what’s happening in the mortgage market and how it will affect you? Our Managing Director, Monica Bradley, offers her expert insights to give you a better idea of what to expect. The base rate went up on 23 March, and buyers are still looking for...
Asking prices go up in March

Asking prices go up in March

While many predicted doom and gloom for the housing market this year, Rightmove’s latest house price survey says that asking prices increased in March. Despite a nervous start to 2023, the housing market has remained resilient. Property website Rightmove has revealed...
Homeowners better off than renters

Homeowners better off than renters

Monthly mortgage payments are now cheaper than monthly rental prices, according to Halifax. Good news for anyone thinking of buying their first property. Homeowners are nearly £500 better off annually than renters, according to Halifax. The lender has revealed that...
How the pandemic affected house prices

How the pandemic affected house prices

The first lockdown started almost three years ago, and the housing market was expected to stall, but in reality, it didn’t stall for long. House prices in the UK have increased by 20.4% over the last three years, compared to just 7.8% over the previous three years,...