House prices

For house prices to stagnate or even fall would be healthy for the property market, says John Stepek. But there is a distinct danger that isn't going …

UK house prices rose sharply in January. Some of that is down to the end of Brexit uncertainty – but not all. There is a real risk that prices will ke…

It may surprise you to learn that house prices in Wales, Scotland and the north of England are actually more affordable than at the end of 2009.

The UK housing market seems to be perking up. But that may not be a good thing, says John Stepek.

The latest survey of estate agents and surveyors from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is "unambiguously positive" – suggesting house pric…

The average price of a house in the UK rose by 0.8% on the year in November, the fastest pace since April.

UK house prices crept higher in November, with the strongest growth since April. But the drift towards greater affordability in Britain’s most dangero…

Today's Money Minute looks to the latest reading on house prices from Nationwide, plus results from newspaper publisher Reach, and inflation in the eu…

Today's Money Minute looks ahead to a week that includes a host of data from Japan and Germany, plus the latest Nationwide house price index.

With house prices continuing to climb more slowly than inflation or wages, the latest Halifax house price index is a further encouraging sign that the…

City analysts are pondering a once-unthinkable scenario: what if it all goes right for Boris Johnson? David Stevenson picks the funds he thinks will p…

House prices rose by 0.4% in October, and are now rising more slowly than wages or wider inflation. So, in “real terms”, they’re falling. That’s great…

In today's Money Minute, we get the latest numbers on UK house prices and inflation.

The latest property market data reveals that UK house prices are falling in real terms. John Stepek looks at what’s behind the change, and what it imp…

In today's Money Minute, we get the latest UK house price data from the Nationwide, plus the latest European and US economic confidence indicators.

In today's Money Minute we preview the latest UK house price figures from the Halifax, and America's nonfarm payrolls figures.

House prices in the UK are stagnating. Far from a disaster, that's very good news for everyone, says John Stepek. Here's why.

With Boris Johnson confirmed as Britain’s new prime minister, John Stepek looks at what he might do with his new-found power.

London house prices are falling at the fastest rate for ten years. John Stepek explains what's behind the slide, and what it would take to create a UK…

UK house prices are set to tread water while incomes rise, making property more affordable, says Merryn Somerset Webb.

With UK house prices still falling in real terms, property is getting more affordable. John Stepek examines the reasons behind the slow decline, and w…

The idea of spreading Channel 4 staff around the country is well meant, but the regions have their own ideas, says Matthew Lynn.

Housebuilders have signed up to a pledge that commits them to doing away with onerous ground-rent clauses within leasehold agreements.

There has been a surge in support for Nigel Farage’s new venture. Emily Hohler reports.