House Prices
The latest news, updates and opinions on House Prices from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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How many ounces of gold does it take to buy an average house in the UK?
Analysis 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?
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UK house prices are rising at the fastest rate in 17 years. How?!
Analysis 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 soon?
By John Stepek Published
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How will the cost of living squeeze affect house prices in the UK?
Analysis UK house prices rose by around 10% last year. But with inflation and interest rates on the rise, can that continue in 2022?
By John Stepek Published
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UK house prices hit a fresh record last month, but the market may be cooling off
News 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 decline.
By Saloni Sardana Published
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What does 2022 hold for UK house prices?
Analysis 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.
By John Stepek Published
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High house prices are bad news for us all
Analysis UK house prices are rising at their fastest rate in 15 years. John Stepek breaks down why.
By John Stepek Published
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Bubbles grow in global property markets as house prices continue to rise
News House prices grew by 6% in the year to mid-2021 in 25 global cities, with the German property market in particular showing signs of overheating.
By Alex Rankine Published
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Will an interest-rate rise spark the end of Britain's housing bubble?
News The UK property market has boomed since Covid-19, underpinned by cheap money. But that could soon end.
By Alex Rankine Published
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Will the government’s green plans hit the price of your home?
Opinion UK house prices are still rising fast. But the government’s plan to reach net-zero carbon emissions could halt that – for some of us, at least. John Stepek explains why.
By John Stepek Published
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