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UK house prices expected to rise by 2.5% in 2025 despite budget constraints

House prices in the UK continue to rise, with a forecasted increase of 2.5% in 2025 despite economic pressures.

House sales forecast to 'jump' ahead of stamp duty rise

Predicted surge in home sales before stamp duty increase in March 2025, but high interest rates may limit buyer engagement.

First-time buyers rush to complete purchases ahead of stamp duty increase

First-time homebuyers in the UK are rushing to finalize purchases before significant stamp duty increases take effect on April 1.

UK house prices expected to rise by 2.5% in 2025 despite budget constraints

House prices in the UK continue to rise, with a forecasted increase of 2.5% in 2025 despite economic pressures.

House sales forecast to 'jump' ahead of stamp duty rise

Predicted surge in home sales before stamp duty increase in March 2025, but high interest rates may limit buyer engagement.

First-time buyers rush to complete purchases ahead of stamp duty increase

First-time homebuyers in the UK are rushing to finalize purchases before significant stamp duty increases take effect on April 1.
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UK house prices rise for third consecutive month, nearing record highs

UK house prices rose for the third month in a row, nearing record highs due to easing interest rates and improving market conditions.

Average UK house price hits record high in October

Average UK house prices reached a record high in October, reflecting persistent growth despite economic challenges.

Mapped: House prices grow to almost two-year high in September

UK house prices increased by 3.2% in September 2024, the fastest annual growth in nearly two years.

Estate agents' books fill up as mortgage rates drop, easing pressure on house prices

The UK housing market is stabilizing due to an increase in available homes and decreasing asking prices.

House prices grow steadily as eye-watering' rent increases hit

House prices in the UK increased by 2.7% over the past year, while private rents surged 8.6%, demonstrating ongoing pressures in the housing market.

UK house prices and sales volumes expected to grow next year despite budget

UK house sales are anticipated to rise by 5% to 1.15 million in 2025, driven by improved affordability and rising household incomes.

UK house prices rise for third consecutive month, nearing record highs

UK house prices rose for the third month in a row, nearing record highs due to easing interest rates and improving market conditions.

Average UK house price hits record high in October

Average UK house prices reached a record high in October, reflecting persistent growth despite economic challenges.

Mapped: House prices grow to almost two-year high in September

UK house prices increased by 3.2% in September 2024, the fastest annual growth in nearly two years.

Estate agents' books fill up as mortgage rates drop, easing pressure on house prices

The UK housing market is stabilizing due to an increase in available homes and decreasing asking prices.

House prices grow steadily as eye-watering' rent increases hit

House prices in the UK increased by 2.7% over the past year, while private rents surged 8.6%, demonstrating ongoing pressures in the housing market.

UK house prices and sales volumes expected to grow next year despite budget

UK house sales are anticipated to rise by 5% to 1.15 million in 2025, driven by improved affordability and rising household incomes.
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Warning over common building material tanking UK home values

Spray foam insulation is causing significant issues for homeowners, including declining mortgage options and potential decreases in property resale values.
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Brits snap up lower mortgage deals as Bank of England rate cut boosts property market

Britain's lenders are slashing mortgage rates following the Bank of England's interest rate cut, boosting homebuyer activity significantly.

House prices dip amid post-budget disappointment as market eyes brighter 2025

UK homes' asking prices fell sharply, reflecting post-budget economic uncertainty, impacting market confidence.
Rightmove expects a modest recovery in home prices, spurred by interest rate cuts.

UK mortgage approvals drop to six-month low as high borrowing costs deter buyers

Mortgage approvals in the UK at lowest since January due to high interest rates.

Brits snap up lower mortgage deals as Bank of England rate cut boosts property market

Britain's lenders are slashing mortgage rates following the Bank of England's interest rate cut, boosting homebuyer activity significantly.

House prices dip amid post-budget disappointment as market eyes brighter 2025

UK homes' asking prices fell sharply, reflecting post-budget economic uncertainty, impacting market confidence.
Rightmove expects a modest recovery in home prices, spurred by interest rate cuts.

UK mortgage approvals drop to six-month low as high borrowing costs deter buyers

Mortgage approvals in the UK at lowest since January due to high interest rates.
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Housing market rebounds after budget as buyer demand surges

The UK's housing market showed unexpected resilience in October, with increased sales and buyer inquiries following the Autumn Budget.

Average house prices in UK reached record high in October

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UK house prices have reached a new record high, reflecting positive trends.
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113bn of homes in sales pipeline, says Zoopla

The UK housing market is experiencing a surge in sales activity, with significant increases in new sales compared to last year.

UK house prices in surprise rise in May

UK house prices rose by 0.4% in May due to improved buyer confidence from wage growth and lower inflation.

UK house sales rise as lower mortgage rates spur activity

Lower mortgage rates are boosting U.K. housing market activity, with sales and inquiries significantly increasing after a slowdown.

One-third of homes for sale now chain-free as tax fears loom ahead of budget

One-third of UK homes for sale are chain-free as landlords and second-homeowners rush to sell due to tax speculation.

Mapped: Areas worst hit by mortgage rate hikes as homeowners forced to move'

Homeowners facing significant mortgage payment increases after fixed rate mortgages expire.

113bn of homes in sales pipeline, says Zoopla

The UK housing market is experiencing a surge in sales activity, with significant increases in new sales compared to last year.

UK house prices in surprise rise in May

UK house prices rose by 0.4% in May due to improved buyer confidence from wage growth and lower inflation.

UK house sales rise as lower mortgage rates spur activity

Lower mortgage rates are boosting U.K. housing market activity, with sales and inquiries significantly increasing after a slowdown.

One-third of homes for sale now chain-free as tax fears loom ahead of budget

One-third of UK homes for sale are chain-free as landlords and second-homeowners rush to sell due to tax speculation.

Mapped: Areas worst hit by mortgage rate hikes as homeowners forced to move'

Homeowners facing significant mortgage payment increases after fixed rate mortgages expire.
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Marc Vlessing: the modular homes mogul seeking a renaissance of the British housing market'

Pocket Living creates compact, affordable housing solutions for low- to middle-income earners in the UK, addressing the ongoing housing shortage.

Average UK house prices rise more than expected

The average UK house price increased by over 2,200 pounds in July compared to June, with a monthly growth of 0.8% and an annual increase of 2.3%.
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The most and least affordable places to rent or buy a home mapped in new index

House prices in the UK are rising rapidly, affecting affordability for both renters and potential buyers.

UK's Stairpay lands 890K in pre-seed round - Silicon Canals

Stairpay raised £750K in funding to simplify shared ownership, addressing UK housing challenges by automating the process and providing data insights to housing associations.
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Mapped: The highest and lowest house prices in the UK at the end of 2023

UK house prices increased by 1.7% on average in 2023, beating expectations despite higher taxes and inflation.
Some regions, like South East England, saw significant price falls, while others, like Northern Ireland, experienced price increases.

These are the 5 most expensive streets to buy a home in London

London has one of the most expensive streets in the UK with an average asking price of 9 million pounds.

Mapped: The highest and lowest house prices in the UK at the end of 2023

UK house prices increased by 1.7% on average in 2023, beating expectations despite higher taxes and inflation.
Some regions, like South East England, saw significant price falls, while others, like Northern Ireland, experienced price increases.

These are the 5 most expensive streets to buy a home in London

London has one of the most expensive streets in the UK with an average asking price of 9 million pounds.
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UK homeowners with mental health problems spend less on essentials to pay mortgage'

Homeowners with mental health problems are cutting back on essential expenses to afford their mortgage payments.
As many as 1.3 million people in the UK with mental health issues are spending less on essentials, like food and medicine, to cover housing costs.

Hunt says homebuying real struggle' after Natwest chair's not that difficult' claim

Jeremy Hunt says buying a first home in Britain is a struggle due to high mortgage rates.
Housing campaigners criticize the claim made by the boss of NatWest that it is not difficult to buy a home in Britain.

NatWest boss: It's not that difficult to buy a house in Britain

NatWest chairman claims it's not difficult to get on the property ladder in the UK.
Sir Howard Davies defends the claim, stating that saving is necessary and easy access to mortgage credit can be risky.

Average asking price for a UK home tumbles by 7,000 in December

The average price of homes in Britain fell by 1.9% in December, a larger drop than the 20-year average.
The fall in prices is caused by more sellers looking to attract buyers in a competitive market.

UK house prices stabilise as rising wages and consumer confidence steady market

House prices in the UK held steady in May, driven by rising wages and economic confidence.
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