Latest updates on house prices, property market changes and what you need to think about if you plan to move house in the near future.
The latest House Price Index from Halifax shows encouraging signs for the housing market. House prices went up by 1.3% in January, according to Halifax. This increase marks the fourth monthly rise in a row, says the lender. It also reveals that property prices grew by...
Discover how swap rates influence mortgage interest rates and gain a clear understanding of what swap rates actually are. When it comes to mortgage interest rates going up or down, you may have heard the media and mortgage industry experts talking about swap rates....
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...
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...
Good news from Moneyfacts – rates are lower than they’ve been since last summer. Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest level for six months, according to independent financial website Moneyfacts. New figures posted on its website have shown that the average two...
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...
The government’s new 95 Per Cent Mortgage Guarantee Scheme launched on Monday 19 April 2021. The aim of the scheme is to make more 95 per cent mortgages available to those with smaller deposits. First-time buyers can apply but you don’t have to be one to be eligible.
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