housing market

Recession is here, say economists

Update: Mon, 20/10/2008 - 09:34

A leading economic forecasting group has warned that the UK is already in a recession, with the economy, household budgets and property prices set to shrink over the next 12 months. Read more

House price falls slowing

Update: Thu, 09/10/2008 - 09:23

House price falls appear to be slowing, with the 1.3% decline in September the smallest monthly fall for seven months. Read more

House price falls could be stabilising

Update: Thu, 02/10/2008 - 10:23

House prices experienced their biggest annual drop in 17 years in September but evidence suggests falls could be stabilising. Read more

Is buy-to-let dead?

By Liam Tarry Update: Wed, 01/10/2008 - 15:51

Following the nationalisation of Bradford and Bingley, the UK’s largest buy-to-let lender, and the withdrawal of some 500 landlord loans, Liam Tarry asks: is buy-to-let dead? Read more

Housing slowdown not over yet

Update: Mon, 29/09/2008 - 11:24

Mortgage lending hit record lows in August official figures show today, suggesting the market slowdown still has some way to go. Read more

Mortgage lending hits record lows

Update: Tue, 23/09/2008 - 15:53

The number of borrowers being approved for new mortgages has fallen by 64% over the past 12 months as the credit crunch continues to hit banks’ ability to lend money. Read more

Economic woe deterring sellers

Update: Mon, 22/09/2008 - 08:27

The government’s stamp duty incentive appears to have failed to kick-start the housing market with the general economic climate still deterring sellers from putting their properties on the market. Read more

House sales dry up to one a week

Tue, 09/09/2008 - 09:58

Estate agents are selling less than one property a week in some regions of the country as a lack of mortgage finance continues to restrict people’s ability to buy a property. Read more

Another month, another house price fall

Update: Thu, 04/09/2008 - 11:37

House prices dipped by 1.8% in August meaning values have fallen by more than 10% in the past year, the latest Halifax house price index reveals. Read more

Should you move or improve?

By Laura Howard Update: Tue, 02/09/2008 - 11:33

With no end in sight to the housing market downturn, families that need extra space are opting to extend rather than buy a new home. Laura Howard asks whether it could make sense for you. Read more