Housing Market
News covering issues affecting the UK residential property market, house prices, interest rates and buying and selling trends.
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Major high street shake-up will transform local house prices
Government programme to revitalise Britain’s ailing high streets will boost local housing markets and push up prices.
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Downsizers abandon plans after being thwarted by bungalow shortage
More than a third of homeowners in the 55+ age group would like to buy a bungalow, but are unable to find one.
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New Housing Secretary slams ‘unacceptable’ planning figures
Steve Reed vows to leave ‘no stone unturned’ in drive to speed up build process after planning applications fall to record low.
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Listings down and withdrawals up – Budget speculation hits property market
Newly-released research shows the extent of the impact on estate agents of rumours about Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget.
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Bank holds base interest rate at 4% – industry reaction
Governor Andrew Bailey and his colleagues on the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee decide against a cut in the interest rate.
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Bank expected to hold base rate today despite high inflation
Governor Andrew Bailey and other members of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee will announce their decision at lunchtime.
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LSL sees its results even out after a bumper performance last year
New group CEO Adam Castleton says the parent company of Reeds Rains and Your Move has maintained its operating margin at its highest level in 15 years.
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Fear of stress is deterring potential home-movers – research
1.7 million homeowners are choosing to renovate their homes rather than trade up, says big insurer.
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House prices begin to fall as Budget fears bite
Rightmove reports first annual asking price decline since January as property tax speculation creates uncertainty ahead of 26th November Budget.
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BLOG: Welcome to housing, Steve, but you’ll never ‘build baby build’
London estate agent wishes new Housing Secretary Steve Reed well, but is sceptical his promises will fare any better than previous incumbents.
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