House prices rise 4.1% in last year - but fall monthly for fourth consecutive time
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House prices

House prices rise 4.1% in last year - but fall monthly for fourth consecutive time

The latest house price index show finds that house prices are slowing
24 May 2023
Where will house prices go in 2023?
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House prices

Where will house prices go in 2023?

We explore what could happen to house prices in 2023 as the market continues to slow down.
22 May 2023
Renters’ reform bill: what does it mean for landlords and tenants?
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Property

Renters’ reform bill: what does it mean for landlords and tenants?

The Renters’ Reform Bill, which promises an overhaul of the private rented sector, is currently being discussed by parliament. We look into what it co…
17 May 2023
Is it time to give up on buy-to-let?
House with a 'to let' sign on the outside
Property

Is it time to give up on buy-to-let?

The number of landlords planning to sell rented property has hit its highest rate on record. Is it time to exit the market?
15 May 2023
Is now a good time to buy a house?
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Property

Is now a good time to buy a house?

Is now a good time to buy a house? That’s something many people might be asking as house prices, and mortgage rates, begin to decline.
10 May 2023
Buying vs renting: as mortgage rates rise, which is cheaper?
Property

Buying vs renting: as mortgage rates rise, which is cheaper?

In the UK, buying a home has traditionally been the preferred option over renting. But is that still true?
4 May 2023
UK house prices rise in April for the first time in seven months
Property

UK house prices rise in April for the first time in seven months

Nationwide’s latest house price index showed house prices ticked up in April after a sustained period of falls, while data from Zoopla showed demand …
2 May 2023
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Which house-price index is the best?
Property

Which house-price index is the best?

Britain is obsessed with house prices, and we have at least four house-price indices to choose from to measure the rate of increase in the value of ou…
24 Apr 2023
House prices record a small drop in February
House prices

House prices record a small drop in February

ONS: Latest house price index from the government finds that house prices are slowing
19 Apr 2023
Can you profit from Airbnb with your spare room?
Property

Can you profit from Airbnb with your spare room?

Hosts on Airbnb can make as much as £6,000 a year from letting out their spare room or house. We look at the pros and cons of listing your home on Air…
18 Apr 2023
The best cities for buy-to-let investors
Property

The best cities for buy-to-let investors

As returns come under pressure in the buy-to-let market, these cities still offer attractive returns for investors looking to earn a passive income.
18 Apr 2023
Buy-to-let landlords face a £17.9bn bill for energy efficiency
Property

Buy-to-let landlords face a £17.9bn bill for energy efficiency

Research from Knight Frank shows buy-to-let landlords could face a huge bill to upgrade their properties to an EPC rating of C or above
13 Apr 2023
RICS: house prices will remain under pressure, but rents will continue to rise
House prices

RICS: house prices will remain under pressure, but rents will continue to rise

The housing market could turn a corner in the coming year, but in the near-term expectations remain weak, according to the latest survey from the Roya…
13 Apr 2023
The most expensive place to buy a seaside home
Property

The most expensive place to buy a seaside home

House prices in some of the UK’s best seaside towns have doubled since 2012 - we reveal the most expensive and cheapest places to buy a seaside home.
6 Apr 2023
Halifax: House prices rise for the third month in a row
House prices

Halifax: House prices rise for the third month in a row

Despite higher interest rates, Halifax says house prices are still rising in some parts of the country
6 Apr 2023
Zoopla: property prices going at discounts of up to £14k
House prices

Zoopla: property prices going at discounts of up to £14k

Zoopla’s latest house price index shows buyers are returning to the market, but sellers are having to accept discounts of up to £14,000 as the market …
5 Apr 2023
Royal Mint: Gold boom likely as investors turn to physical gold
Gold

Royal Mint: Gold boom likely as investors turn to physical gold

Recent banking scares have encouraged investors to turn to gold to protect their portfolios from volatility. Should you be looking to buy more gold?
4 Apr 2023
Nationwide: UK house prices decline at the fastest pace since 2009
House prices

Nationwide: UK house prices decline at the fastest pace since 2009

UK house prices fell for the seventh month in a row in March, Nationwide’s house price index showed.
31 Mar 2023
Rent prices continue to rise but demand slows as cost of living pressures bite
Personal finance

Rent prices continue to rise but demand slows as cost of living pressures bite

The latest data from Zoopla shows rental growth is expected to slow to 5% as demand decreases
29 Mar 2023
Best areas for buy-to-let in the UK
Buy to let

Best areas for buy-to-let in the UK

If you’re thinking of getting a buy-to-let property you’ll want to know the areas in the country with the highest rental yields
29 Mar 2023
HMRC: UK property transactions down by nearly 20%
House prices

HMRC: UK property transactions down by nearly 20%

The latest data from HMRC reflected the long-lasting effects of the mini-Budget on the UK property market and house prices.
21 Mar 2023
Rightmove: UK house prices up £3,000 as property market rebounds
House prices

Rightmove: UK house prices up £3,000 as property market rebounds

Rightmove’s latest house price index shows the property market has been resilient despite an economic downturn
20 Mar 2023