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Halifax has reported another small monthly increase in house prices, with encouraging signs for the property market. House prices went up by 0.8% in July, according to Halifax. The lender's latest House Price Index, published on 7 August, revealed that annual growth...
Property website Zoopla’s latest figures show that buyers are prepared to pay asking prices, and more properties are coming onto the market compared to 2023. The housing market remains stable, with 96.8% of asking prices achieved in July, according to property website...
Are you hoping to sell your home? Christina Collison has some advice on ensuring your pets aren’t a distraction to potential buyers and won't deter them from making an offer. Some years ago, my partner and I decided to move house. We knew it was time for more space...
Labour is promising more new homes but what will the change of government mean for house prices? You may be wondering how the change of government will affect the property market and what Labour plans to do to resolve the housing shortage. The financial markets have...
The lender expects house prices to creep up slightly later this year and says the market has been recovering. House prices remained mostly flat in June, with the annual rate of house price growth unchanged from May at 1.6%, according to Halifax. The lender’s latest...
Halifax’s latest House Price Index showed that monthly house prices dipped just slightly last month, while figures released at the end of May from Nationwide showed a small increase. Both lenders agree that the market is showing resilience. House prices were stable in...
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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