House Prices
RICS: Nationwide April house price index
Commenting on the Nationwide house price index, Simon Rubinsohn, RICS chief economist says: "House prices slipped back in April after edging upwards in March according to figures released by the Nationwide Building Society this morning.
Rate of house price fall slows down during March
Monthly house prices in England and Wales fell by 0.4 per cent in March, compared to a fall in February of 2 per cent according to the latest figures from Land Registry. The average house price is now £152,895, representing an annual decrease of 16.2 per cent.
House prices fell slightly in April
The price of a typical house fell by 0.4% in April, according to the Nationwide Building Society.
Prime central London house prices rise 0.4% in April
Prime central London house prices rose for first time since March 2008, according to the Knight Frank Prime Central London Index.
Further price cuts entice bargain seekers
The average price of a new home fell 3.4% in March 2009, following the monthly increase recorded in February, according to smartnewhomes.com. This is the largest monthly price fall recorded since the downturn began in the new homes market in 2007, taking the annual decline above 13% for the second time this year.
Positive signs return to prime country house market
Prices for prime country houses dropped on average by 4.7% in Q1 2009, compared with a 9% fall in Q4 2008, according to the Knight Frank Prime Country House Index.
Surprise bounce to March house prices
The price of a typical house increased for the first time in March since October 2007, rising by 0.9% during the month and reducing the annual rate of fall from -17.6% to -15.7%, according to the Nationwide Building Society. This brings the price of a typical house to £150,946.
Property prices analysis
Small, two bedroom homes rose in value between January and February, according to the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA).
UK house prices fall 2.3% in February
House prices declined by 2.3% in February, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index. This fall more than offset January's 2.0% increase (revised from 1.9%). Historically, house prices have not moved in the same direction month after month even during a pronounced downturn.
Average house price falls 0.8% in January to £156,753
Monthly house prices in England and Wales fell by 0.8 per cent in January, according to the latest figures from Land Registry.
House prices fall 1.8% in February
House prices fell by 1.8% in February, bringing the annual rate of change to -17.6% and the price of a typical house down to £147,746, from £179,358 this time last year, according to the Nationwide Building Society.
New home buyers benefit from record price falls
The average price of a new home fell 2.1% in January 2009, following a price freeze at the end of 2008. The annual decline of 13.1% is the largest year-on-year price fall recorded by SmartNewHomes.com, making new homes more affordable than ever.
Scottish house price fall slows
Scottish house prices have continued to fall in the latest quarter albeit at a slower rate, according to the latest Scottish House Price Monitor from Lloyds TSB Scotland.
UK house prices up 1.9% in January
House prices increased by 1.9% in January, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index. This rise reverses December's 1.6% fall. Prices in the three months to January compared to the previous three months - a better indicator of the underlying trend - were 5.1% lower.
Prime London property prices fell 3.7% in January
Prime London residential prices fell 3.7% in January 2009, the second highest monthly decline on record, according to the Knight Frank Prime Central London Index.