Wages are rising faster than house prices right now. If mortgage rates come down, housing affordability will start to improve.
The latest articles on house prices
The demand for 3 and 4-bedroom family homes has peaked as buyers with reduced budgets look for cheaper properties and apartments.
Two-thirds of homes have gone up in value in the last year. Could yours be one of them?
After a relatively buoyant start to 2023, recent mortgage rate rises are hitting buying power and more sellers are now offering discounts.
Falling mortgage rates over H1 2023 boosted sales and led to firmer prices. This is set to reverse in H2 as higher mortgage rates hit buying power at a time when sellers are having to accept larger discounts to asking prices.
House price growth expected to be greater in affordable rural areas and slower in city centres, says leading economist at Office for Budget Responsibility.
Housing market activity levels recover as falling mortgage rates and a strong labour market boost buyer confidence.
House prices stay level and mortgage rates are unlikely to edge higher immediately. What's happening in the housing market for buyers right now?
The Bank of England has increased the Bank Rate to 4.5%, its highest level in nearly 15 years. In this Q&A, I'll answer your questions about the Bank Rate rise and its impact on the housing market.