House Prices
Annual house price growth edges up in May
House prices recorded their thirteenth successive monthly increase in May, rising by 0.7%, according to the Nationwide House Price Index. As a result, the annual pace of price growth edged up to 11.1% up from 10.9% the previous month.
Rising tide of Scotland's seaside town house prices
The average house price in seaside towns rose by 42% over the past decade, to £196,826, according to latest research from Halifax. In cash terms this is equivalent to an increase of close to £500 per month since 2004.
UK household wealth close to £8 trillion
According to latest research from Lloyds Bank Private Banking total household wealth at the end of 2013 is estimated to have reached £7.84 trillion, an increase of £3.07 trillion over the past decade; equivalent to a rise of £96,000 per household.
Boat Race: The price of a river view equals 20% premium
As thousands of people flock to see the Boat Race on April 6th, the spotlight will also shine over the four miles and 374 yards of real estate from Putney to Mortlake.
House price growth moderates in March
UK house prices increased by 0.4% in March and were 9.5% higher than March 2013, according to the latest Nationwide House Price Index.
Relief at property prices rising
Usually, price rises aren’t met with a resounding applause. Peculiarly, house prices rising is met with fanfare across the media. When we consider that any other commodity, such as train tickets or food, price rises are cause for protest, this seems fairly suspect.
House prices continued to rise in January
UK house prices increased by 0.7% in January and were 8.8% higher than January 2013, according to the Nationwide House Price Index.
Number of British property millioniares climbs by a third in 2013
Continued strong demand for prime residential property throughout 2013 has created 92,985 more property millionaires in Britain over the past 12 months, according to the latest research from property website Zoopla.co.uk.
£14,000 premium for living in a market town
House prices in market towns are on average £14,000 (or 6%) higher than their county average, according to research from Lloyds Bank.
Bursting the bubble
John Elliott, Managing Director of Millwood Designer Homes, has been the voice of the property market’s recovery, fighting its corner against the cynical commentators for their negative portrayal.
House price growth accelerates in September
UK house prices increased by 0.9% in September and were 5.0% higher than September 2012, according to the Nationwide House Price Index.
Premier League house prices soar
House prices close to Premier League football grounds have increased by almost two and a half times over the last ten years, according to research by Halifax.
Pick up in house price growth continued in June
UK house price growth continued to gather momentum in June, rising by 0.3% over the month, according to the Nationwide House Price Index. The annual rate of house price growth increased to 1.9% in June - the fastest pace since September 2010.
Seaside house prices starting to coast along
The average house price in seaside towns rose by 63% over the past decade, to £197,938, according to latest research from Halifax.
House price optimism rises sharply
Optimism in house price prospects has risen significantly over the past three months, according to the latest quarterly Halifax Housing Market Confidence tracker.