Housing Market
News covering issues affecting the UK residential property market, house prices, interest rates and buying and selling trends.
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New property listings data ‘best for 10 years’
Zoopla says there are 6% more homes for sale this February than last year and the market is looking particularly good for first-time buyers.
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Bank ‘must cut interest rates quickly’ influential economists urge
Economic experts from the IPPR thinktank say the Bank of England decision makers need to respond to lower inflation by reducing the base interest rate soon.
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Inflation fall boosts hopes for interest rate cut
Markets are betting on a March cut after January CPI drops from last month’s 3.4% to 3% and cost pressures ease.
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Mortgage payments fall more than £100 – Rightmove
The latest Rightmove tracker reveals an average mortgage payment £119 per month cheaper than at the same time last year.
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Increasing number of sellers entering market claims EXP
Google searches show rising homeowner interest in estate agents as more sellers prepare to put their homes on the market in 2026.
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CLAIM: It is possible to complete property transactions in a week
The real bottleneck in the conveyancing process is ‘behavioural, not technical,’ according to senior corporate buyer.
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Government considers Help to Buy revival
Slowdown in new-build sales prompts discussions at ministerial level about how to boost demand.
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Urban estate agents work harder for their money, claims EXP
City markets dominated by flats force agents to chase higher volumes to match detached-home commission.
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Market conditions improving after a challenging period, says RICS
There has been a notable rise in confidence in the outlook for the housing market, especially in the medium term.
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House prices set to fall under government plans, minister admits
Matthew Pennycook told MPs that by setting a target of 1.5 million new homes the government will be responsible for hitting property prices.
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