The UK housing market has shown unexpected resilience throughout 2024, maintaining positive momentum despite ongoing affordability challenges and fluctuations in mortgage market activity. House prices have continued to
UK Inflation Climbs to 2.6% in November
Nikka Sulton
UK inflation climbed to 2.6% in November, underscoring the challenges faced by the Bank of England as it struggles with persistent price pressures and a stagnating economy. The
Rightmove: £12k Drop in Asking Prices
Nikka Sulton
Newly listed house asking prices have seen a notable drop of nearly £12,000 over the past two months, as indicated by recent data from Rightmove. In December, the
2027 Property Crash? Expert Thinks So
Nikka Sulton
The housing market commentator, Fred Harrison, who accurately predicted the last two property downturns, maintains that house prices are still on track to peak in 2026 before experiencing
Bank of England to Hold Rates After Inflation Surge
Nikka Sulton
The Bank of England is likely to leave interest rates unchanged this week following a rise in inflation and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the economic effects of the recent
UK Inflation Set to Rise Further Above 2% Target
Nikka Sulton
Inflation is expected to climb even further, with forecasts indicating it will reach around 2.6 per cent when the latest figures are released on Wednesday. This marks an
Rent Control Activists to Demonstrate Tomorrow
Nikka Sulton
Rental activists are preparing for a demonstration in central London tomorrow, calling attention to the growing housing crisis in the capital. While the organisers, the London Renters Union,
Council: Licensing Fights Crime, Ill-Health, and Early Death
Nikka Sulton
The council has officially announced the start of a formal consultation process on the introduction of Selective Licensing, a programme it claims will address the challenges posed by
Halifax’s Unusual Fixed-Rate Mortgage: Tempting?
Nikka Sulton
Halifax has introduced an innovative 18-month fixed-rate mortgage, responding to the growing demand for shorter-term deals among borrowers. This unique mortgage option is aimed at homeowners looking to
Big Banks Slash Fixed Rate Mortgage Lock-In Periods
Nikka Sulton
Banks are beginning to reduce the amount of time customers have to secure a new mortgage rate before their existing deal comes to an end. Traditionally, many lenders
