Over the past year, we’ve seen house prices decline in general, but some regions of the UK have seen prices move in a positive direction. Read more… Despite average house prices falling by 3.9% over the past year, some areas in the UK have bucked the trend and seen...
Moving House
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.
House prices went up in October
A slight increase in property prices was seen last month by Halifax, despite sellers being more cautious and buyer demand being down UK house prices went up in October for the first time in six months, according to Halifax. The lender says average house prices rose by...
What do the latest inflation figures mean for interest rates?
Inflation remained steady last month, and food prices came down. Will this mean that interest rates could come down further? Read more… Inflation remained the same in September, staying at 6.7% despite fuel prices rising. Economists had predicted a drop to 6.6% but...
House prices see a modest fall in September
House prices dipped slightly, and Halifax has described the property market as a ‘buyer’s market’. UK house prices fell in September, but the pace of the monthly decline has slowed, according to Halifax. The lender, who published its latest House Price Index on 6...
Mortgage interest rates have come down
Good news for home movers and first-time buyers. Major lenders have cut mortgage interest rates, with some fixed rates rates coming down below 5%. Mortgage interest rates have gone down more substantially than we’ve seen recently. Santander, the Bank of Ireland and...
The base rate stays the same
The Bank of England has reviewed the base rate and chosen to keep it where it is. The rate currently stands at 5.25%. If the rate had gone up, this would have been the 15th consecutive rate rise. While anyone on a fixed-rate deal would not have been affected, those on...