House Prices
New home development promotes house price growth
Areas with higher rates of new development consistently record higher house price growth, according to research from smartnewhomes, showing how housebuilding activity can boost the prosperity of a local community.
Million pound home sales rise at fastest rate since 2006
The number of million pound property sales in 2010 increased at the fastest rate for four years, according to research by Lloyds TSB.
House prices up 0.1 per cent in March
House prices in March were marginally (0.1%) higher than at the end of 2010, according to the Halifax House Price Index. The average UK house price stood at £162,912 in March.
International appetite for London homes continues to boost values
The prime central London residential market continues to confound expectations by recording its sixth consecutive quarter of growth, with values rising 2.8 percent since the turn of the year, according to the Savills quarterly prime central London index which covers central areas from Mayfair to Holland Park and Chelsea to St Johns Wood.
Letting agent predicts new wave of repossessions
New figures published yesterday put the retail prices index (RPI) measure of inflation at 5.5 per-cent – the largest increase in over 20 years, adding momentum to the debate that interest rates could also see a rise in the coming months.
House prices increase 0.5% in March
House prices increased by 0.5% in March, leaving them 0.1% higher than March 2010, according to the latest Nationwide House Price Index.
House prices fall 0.8%
February house prices down 0.8 per cent since January: Average house price in England and Wales now £162,215.
‘Realistic pricing is the key to selling’ says agent
Having experienced a marked increase in activity in the residential property market since the start of the year, Scotland’s leading independent property consultancy, CKD Galbraith offers some top advice for those now considering their options for selling.
Biggest increase in UK property asking prices since May 2010
The UK property market experienced the biggest increase in asking prices since May 2010 this month, with prices rising 0.5% according to the latest data from property website FindaProperty.com.
House buyer barometer ignores stormy conditions
Over a quarter of Brits say that the credit crunch has made no difference to how they view the property market.
Higher stamp duty thresholds would have doubled if linked to prices
The higher stamp duty thresholds would be more than double their current level if they had risen in line with house prices, according to new research by Halifax.
Spa town living comes with a premium
House prices in spa towns across England and Wales are on average £38,000 (or 16%) above their county average, according to Lloyds TSB research.
House prices edged down in January
House prices fell marginally by 0.1% in January, according to the Nationwide House Price Index.
UK house prices up 91% in the past decade
UK house prices have risen by 91% over the past ten years, according to new research by Halifax.
South-West London streets named most expensive
When you are on the hunt to buy a new house in the UK, it is important that you know the price range of the area where you wish to invest. If you have a lavish budget, South-West London could be the place for you. In an expensive street list, put together by Lloyds TSB, places in South-West London topped the list.