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Buying vs renting: as mortgage rates remain at 5%, which is cheaper?
Advice In the UK, buying a home has traditionally been the preferred option over renting. But is that still true?
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Halifax house price index paints 'pessimistic' picture amid high mortgage rates
House prices have fallen on a monthly basis for the first time in six months, according to Halifax. Are property values set to drop again?
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Construction of new build homes on a par with 2008 recession, ‘gloomy’ official data shows
The number of new build homes being produced fell by half in 2023, new official figures show. It has prompted warnings about the health of the housing market.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Nationwide reveals ‘subdued’ housing market despite strongest growth since mini-Budget
The first three months of 2024 have seen the strongest house price inflation since Liz Truss was prime minister. But mortgage rates appear to have stalled growth.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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ONS launches new house prices tool showing property activity in your area
The Office for National Statistics will update its house prices tool each month to reflect changes in its House Price Index and renting data.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Zoopla: housing market recovery continuing amid brighter 2024 outlook
The Zoopla House Price Index has found sellers are still accepting five-figure discounts on their properties. But house price inflation is improving.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Is now a good time to buy a house?
Advice Is now a good time to buy a house? That’s something many people might be asking amid lower house price growth and relatively cheaper mortgage rates.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Halifax: cheaper to rent first-time buyer houses than own them in ‘most parts’ of UK
Halifax’s data showed rent came in cheaper than monthly mortgage costs everywhere except the South West, London and Scotland.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Top 10 most expensive house names in the UK
Thinking of naming your property? We reveal the top 10 most expensive house names in the UK and the price tags they come with
By Oojal Dhanjal Published