The property market for first-time buyers

The property market for first-time buyers

Are you looking to buy your first home? You may be concerned about talk of rising interest rates and the forthcoming increased cost of living. Here’s an update on the market for first-time buyers. If you look online for bad news, you can usually find it. Last...
House prices went up in December

House prices went up in December

Last month, house prices went up again, with Wales, the North West and Northern Ireland all showing considerable price growth. UK house prices increased again in December for the sixth month in a row, rising by 1.1 per cent according to figures released by Halifax....
Is buying cheaper than renting?

Is buying cheaper than renting?

Private rental costs have increased in the past year, but so have house prices. Will you pay more or save money if you take out your first mortgage? Find out more… If you’re hoping to join the property ladder, you may be wondering how the cost of your mortgage is...
House prices keep going up

House prices keep going up

Rising house prices have been achieved for the fifth month in a row according to Halifax – with the average house price now over £272,000. We look at the areas that have seen the most growth. House prices have risen for the fifth straight month in a row, with growth...
House prices climb again in October

House prices climb again in October

Halifax has released its House Price Index for October which shows yet another increase in prices, despite the end of the stamp duty holiday on 30 September. House prices in the UK have reached a record high according to new data released today (5 November) by...