UK house prices fall for third successive month amid Iran war uncertainty
Unexpected monthly drop of 0.1% in May leaves price of typical home at £298,806, says lender HalifaxMark Sweney (the Guardian)
Unexpected monthly drop of 0.1% in May leaves price of typical home at £298,806, says lender HalifaxMark Sweney (the Guardian)
Nationwide finds typical price was £278,024 in May, as Savills says Iran war has ‘fundamentally changed’ outlookLauren Almeida (the Guardian)
Centre for London report finds levy on property wealth would free up homes, fund social housing and help renters save for depositsAnna White (the Guardian)
Homebuyers more cautious due to possible mortgage rate rises and higher inflation as sellers sit on propertiesTom Knowles (the Guardian)
Halifax says cost of typical home fell by 0.1% in April, the second consecutive monthly drop, with pace of annual growth down from 0.8%. to 0.4%Mark Sweney (the Guardian)
Rise of 3% in April, the fastest annual pace in 11 months, leaves typical property worth £278,880, says NationwideTom Knowles (the Guardian)
Estate agents say rising mortgage costs have created a mood of fear, with Canterbury among the cities being hitAlex Daniel (the Guardian)
Average price dips back below £300,000 after higher energy costs have knock-on effect on mortgage ratesJoanna Partridge (the Guardian)
Price of typical UK home increased by 0.9% in March, but surging mortgage rates amid conflict in Middle East is expected to put break on activityMark Sweney (the Guardian)