The MoneyWeek Podcast: nuggets of positivity in an extended bear market
The MoneyWeek Podcast: nuggets of positivity in an extended bear market
Merryn and John talk about he need for higher wages and lower house prices, and why the fact that this is the least dramatic bear market they’ve ever …
1 Jul 2022
Which house-price index is the best?
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…
30 Jun 2022
UK house prices are definitely cooling off – but are they heading for a fall?
UK house prices are definitely cooling off – but are they heading for a fall?
UK house prices hit a fresh high in June, but as interest rates start to rise, the market is cooling John Stepek assesses just how much of an effect h…
30 Jun 2022
The MoneyWeek Podcast with James Ferguson: recession, house prices and the power of youth
The MoneyWeek Podcast with James Ferguson: recession, house prices and the power of youth
Merryn talks to James Ferguson of the MacroStrategy Partnership about central-banker induced inflation, the threat of a thoroughly unpleasant recessio…
9 Jun 2022
It may not look like it, but the UK housing market is cooling off
It may not look like it, but the UK housing market is cooling off
Recent house price statistics show UK house prices rising. But John Stepek explains why the market is in fact slowing down and what this means for you…
2 Jun 2022
Are UK house prices heading for a fall?
Are UK house prices heading for a fall?
UK house-price growth is slowing as interest rates rise. But interest rates aren’t all that matters for house prices, says John Stepek.
3 May 2022
Will house prices crash in 2026? This surprisingly reliable cycle theory suggests so
Will house prices crash in 2026? This surprisingly reliable cycle theory suggests so
An 18-year cycle in the UK property market says house prices will crash in 2026. Dominic Frisby explains how it works.
20 Apr 2022
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UK house prices will fall – but not for a few years
UK house prices will fall – but not for a few years
UK house prices look out of reach for many. But the truth is that British property is surprisingly affordable, says Merryn Somerset Webb. Prices will …
19 Apr 2022
Fred Harrison: House prices will peak in 2026
Fred Harrison: House prices will peak in 2026
Merryn talks to Fred Harrison, author of #WeAreRent about why land is so lucrative to investors and when house prices will level off.
14 Apr 2022
How many ounces of gold does it take to buy an average house in the UK?
How many ounces of gold does it take to buy an average house in the UK?
House prices have soared in recent years. But what, asks Dominic Frisby, if you look at them using a more durable form of money – gold?
12 Apr 2022
Homebuilders look cheap, but this is a better bet on the UK housing market
Homebuilders look cheap, but this is a better bet on the UK housing market
If you’re looking to get exposure to the UK housing market, don’t buy the builders – buy this stock instead.
5 Apr 2022
UK house prices are rising at the fastest rate in 17 years. How?!
UK house prices are rising at the fastest rate in 17 years. How?!
House prices are rising at over 14% a year – the highest annual growth rate since 2004. John Stepek explains why and asks: will UK house prices crash …
31 Mar 2022
The best long-term fixed-rate mortgages available now
The best long-term fixed-rate mortgages available now
Rising interest rates will increase your mortgage costs. This could be a good time to lock in a five-year or ten-year fixed-rate mortgage deal, says R…
25 Mar 2022
How will the cost of living squeeze affect house prices in the UK?
How will the cost of living squeeze affect house prices in the UK?
UK house prices rose by around 10% last year. But with inflation and interest rates on the rise, can that continue in 2022?
10 Feb 2022
UK house prices hit a fresh record last month, but the market may be cooling off
UK house prices hit a fresh record last month, but the market may be cooling off
Average UK house prices rose in January shows Halifax data but there are signs that the market is cooling down. Saloni Sardana looks at why prices may…
7 Feb 2022
What does 2022 hold for UK house prices?
What does 2022 hold for UK house prices?
UK house prices are rising at their fastest rate since the financial crash of 2008. John Stepek looks at where they might go in the coming year.
7 Jan 2022
High house prices are bad news for us all
High house prices are bad news for us all
UK house prices are rising at their fastest rate in 15 years. John Stepek breaks down why.
7 Dec 2021
Coronavirus has had less of an impact on UK property than you might think
Coronavirus has had less of an impact on UK property than you might think
The UK property market looked to have been turned upside-down as people abandoned city flats to work from more spacious homes in the country, while of…
29 Nov 2021
What will long-term mortgages mean for the UK housing market?
What will long-term mortgages mean for the UK housing market?
Kensington Mortgages is tapping into long-term fixed-rate mortgages. John Stepek breaks down what this tells us about the housing market.
22 Nov 2021
The one thing that can pop the house price bubble
The one thing that can pop the house price bubble
The Bank of England has made it clear that interest rates will rise before Christmas. And if there's one thing that can burst the house price bubble, …
1 Nov 2021
How to help your children climb the property ladder
How to help your children climb the property ladder
Getting your children onto the property ladder is far from simple. Nicole Garcia Merida explores the different options facing parents.
28 Oct 2021
Will an interest-rate rise spark the end of Britain's housing bubble?
Will an interest-rate rise spark the end of Britain's housing bubble?
The UK property market has boomed since Covid-19, underpinned by cheap money. But that could soon end.
22 Oct 2021