House sales stagnated in January — what does it mean for your property?
1 month, 1 week ago

House sales stagnated in January — what does it mean for your property?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. "Growth in buyer demand lost a bit of momentum through the early part of the year," he explained, "with this flatter picture likely linked to the turbulence seen across money markets in the first half of January." Tarrant Parsons, RICS’ head of market analytics, said that growth in buyer demand “lost a bit of momentum through the early part of the year, with this flatter picture likely linked to the turbulence seen across money markets in the first half of January.” open image in gallery Most respondents think UK house sales will accelerate for the rest of 2025 Last month UK government bonds, also known as gilts, saw a significant sell-off, causing yields to rise sharply and reach their highest levels since the 2008 financial crisis. “This should be further supported by the unwinding of some of the pressures around mortgage interest rates over the past couple of weeks.” Sarah Coles, head of personal finance at Hargreaves Lansdown, said the Bank’s rate cut is “likely to reignite buyer enthusiasm”. “Given that mortgage rates remain relatively high compared to recent years, it means a real stretch for anyone trying to get onto the property ladder.” Meanwhile, the rental market saw demand remain roughly the same, while respondents said fewer landlords were making property available.

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US home sales rose in February as mortgage rates eased and more homes put up for sale
3 days, 14 hours ago

US home sales rose in February as mortgage rates eased and more homes put up for sale

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in February as easing mortgage rates and more properties on the market encouraged home shoppers. Existing home sales rose 4.2% last month from January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.26 million units, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday. There were 1.24 million unsold homes at the end …

UK housing market has weakest month since late 2023, RICS survey shows
1 week, 4 days ago

UK housing market has weakest month since late 2023, RICS survey shows

Daily Mail  

LONDON, March 13 - Britain's housing market had its slowest month in more than a year in February as a rush by buyers to close deals ahead of the expiry of a tax break ran out of steam, a survey published on Thursday showed. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said buyer demand was the weakest since November 2023 and …

Pending US home sales slide to all-time low in January on rates, prices, maybe weather
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Pending US home sales slide to all-time low in January on rates, prices, maybe weather

Associated Press  

Pending home sales in the United States slid to an all-time low in January as high mortgage rates, record-high home prices, and possibly the terrible weather last month hindered those seeking to buy. The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that its Pending Home Sales Index, which is an indicator of home sales based on contract signings, declined 4.6% to …

January home sales fall as high mortgage rates, prices freeze out would-be buyers
1 month ago

January home sales fall as high mortgage rates, prices freeze out would-be buyers

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in January as rising mortgage rates and prices put off many would-be homebuyers despite a wider selection of properties on the market. “When combined with elevated home prices, housing affordability remains a major challenge.” The U.S. housing market has been in a sales slump dating back to 2022, when mortgage …

UK house prices jump to new record high in January
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UK house prices jump to new record high in January

The Independent  

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Which month is best to a sell a house? Rightmove analysed millions of sales to come up with an answer
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Which month is best to a sell a house? Rightmove analysed millions of sales to come up with an answer

Daily Mail  

When selling a home, not everyone is able to wait for the perfect moment. The next best months in which to list a home were found to be January and April, with 66.1 per cent of homes listed going on to sell. From May onwards, the market begins to become slightly tougher for sellers on average, according to Rightmove's research, …

House sales jumped in December ahead of stamp duty changes this spring
1 month, 3 weeks ago

House sales jumped in December ahead of stamp duty changes this spring

The Independent  

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House price growth softened at start of 2025, says Nationwide Building Society
1 month, 3 weeks ago

House price growth softened at start of 2025, says Nationwide Building Society

The Independent  

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Housing market has strongest start in three years — see how your area fared
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Housing market has strongest start in three years — see how your area fared

The Independent  

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US home sales in 2024 fell to the lowest level in nearly years as prices, and mortgages, soar
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US home sales in 2024 fell to the lowest level in nearly years as prices, and mortgages, soar

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in 2024 to a nearly 30-year low for the second time in as many years as elevated mortgage rates, rising home prices and few properties on the market freeze prospective homebuyers out of the market. The National Association of Realtors said Friday that existing U.S. home sales totaled 4.06 million …

Revealed: Britain's 2025 house price hotspot map - and what Labour could do to the value of YOUR home
2 months ago

Revealed: Britain's 2025 house price hotspot map - and what Labour could do to the value of YOUR home

Daily Mail  

This was supposed to be the year that the property market finally got its mojo back. Low expectations: Property experts overall are going into the year expecting a smidge of house price growth Money Mail has spoken to agents up and down the country – as well as the UK’s top property data crunchers – to find out what is …

Top 10 house price hot spots where value is increasing the most
2 months, 1 week ago

Top 10 house price hot spots where value is increasing the most

The Independent  

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House sales fell back by 8% month-on-month in November – HMRC figures
2 months, 1 week ago

House sales fell back by 8% month-on-month in November – HMRC figures

The Independent  

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UK house prices ended 2024 on a strong footing, says Nationwide Building Society
2 months, 3 weeks ago

UK house prices ended 2024 on a strong footing, says Nationwide Building Society

The Independent  

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US New-Home Sales Rebound in November After Storm-Stricken Month
3 months ago

US New-Home Sales Rebound in November After Storm-Stricken Month

Live Mint  

-- New-home sales in the US rebounded last month as builders and consumers sealed deals that had been delayed by storms in the South, and buyers took advantage of heavy sales incentives. Sales of new single-family homes increased 5.9% last month to a 664,000 annualized rate, according to government data issued Monday. Builders last month played catchup especially in the …

Home buyers becoming more ‘price sensitive’, says property website
3 months ago

Home buyers becoming more ‘price sensitive’, says property website

The Independent  

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US home sales hit fastest pace since March with more properties up for sale
3 months ago

US home sales hit fastest pace since March with more properties up for sale

Associated Press  

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in November to their fastest pace since March with home shoppers encouraged by a wider selection of properties on the market, even as mortgage rates mostly ticked higher. Despite increasing in November and October, home sales are still running below last year’s pace, when they sank to a nearly 30-year low. “Looks like …

House price growth gaining momentum, surveyors report
3 months, 1 week ago

House price growth gaining momentum, surveyors report

The Independent  

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What’s really behind the surprise surge in house prices?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

What’s really behind the surprise surge in house prices?

The Independent  

Sorry to make a soggy start to the week even more miserable, but it brings bad news for homebuyers. Nationwide recently trumpeted itself as the “first major lender to offer first-time buyers ability to borrow six times income, up to 95 per cent loan-to-value”. “The acceleration in house price growth is surprising, since affordability remains stretched by historic standards, with …

Surprise jump in house prices with fastest rise in two years - as experts warn they will continue to increase
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Surprise jump in house prices with fastest rise in two years - as experts warn they will continue to increase

The Independent  

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House prices rise just 0.1 per cent in weakest result since January 2023, CoreLogic data shows
3 months, 3 weeks ago

House prices rise just 0.1 per cent in weakest result since January 2023, CoreLogic data shows

ABC  

National home prices are losing momentum and anticipated interest rate cuts are unlikely to stop falls in house prices next year. New CoreLogic data shows house prices increased 0.1 per cent nationally in the last month of spring — the weakest Australia-wide result since January 2023. Brett D'Souza says he "made mistakes" when he tried to sell his home without …

US home sales rose in October, notching their first annual gain in more than 3 years
4 months ago

US home sales rose in October, notching their first annual gain in more than 3 years

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in October, the first annual gain in more than three years, with home shoppers encouraged by easing rates and a pickup in properties on the market. Existing home sales rose 3.4% last month, from September, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.96 million, the National Association of Realtors said …

Average house price falls by thousands in November
4 months ago

Average house price falls by thousands in November

The Independent  

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Average price tag on a home falls by more than £5,000 in November
4 months ago

Average price tag on a home falls by more than £5,000 in November

The Independent  

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House price growth slows in October after September high
4 months, 3 weeks ago

House price growth slows in October after September high

The Independent  

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UK house sales jumped 9% in September, says HMRC
4 months, 3 weeks ago

UK house sales jumped 9% in September, says HMRC

The Independent  

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Number of house sales in pipeline at highest in four years, says Zoopla
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Number of house sales in pipeline at highest in four years, says Zoopla

The Independent  

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‘Buyers’ market’ as property asking prices rise more slowly than usual
5 months ago

‘Buyers’ market’ as property asking prices rise more slowly than usual

The Independent  

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House prices are rising across the UK for the first time in two years
5 months, 2 weeks ago

House prices are rising across the UK for the first time in two years

The Independent  

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Number of house sales being agreed is 25% higher than a year ago, says Zoopla
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Number of house sales being agreed is 25% higher than a year ago, says Zoopla

The Independent  

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Housing market ‘is reviving’ amid growth in house prices and mortgage approvals
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Housing market ‘is reviving’ amid growth in house prices and mortgage approvals

The Independent  

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Number of house sales was 5% higher in August than a year earlier
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Number of house sales was 5% higher in August than a year earlier

The Independent  

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US home sales fell in August despite easing mortgage rates, more homes on the market
6 months ago

US home sales fell in August despite easing mortgage rates, more homes on the market

Hindustan Times  

LOS ANGELES — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in August to the slowest annual pace in nearly a year even as mortgage rates eased and the supply of properties on the market continued to rise. Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in August to the slowest annual pace in nearly a year even as mortgage rates eased …

Annual house price growth picked up in August, says Nationwide
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Annual house price growth picked up in August, says Nationwide

The Independent  

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Annual house price growth increases at fastest rate since 2022
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Annual house price growth increases at fastest rate since 2022

The Independent  

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House sales increased by 8% annually in June – HMRC figures
7 months, 3 weeks ago

House sales increased by 8% annually in June – HMRC figures

The Independent  

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US home sales fall for the 3rd straight month in May amid rising mortgage rates, record-high prices
9 months ago

US home sales fall for the 3rd straight month in May amid rising mortgage rates, record-high prices

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in May for the third straight month as rising mortgage rates and record-high prices discouraged many prospective homebuyers during what’s traditionally the housing market’s busiest period of the year. “We had low home sales activity, prices are hitting record highs and homes look like they’re still getting multiple offers.” The …

U.S. existing home sales drop 1.9% in April, pushed lower by high rates and high prices
10 months ago

U.S. existing home sales drop 1.9% in April, pushed lower by high rates and high prices

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — High mortgage rates and rising prices continued to put a damper on the spring homebuying season last month. Existing home sales fell 1.9% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.14 million in April from a revised 4.22 million in March, the National Association of Realtors reported Wednesday. Homeowners have hesitated to put their houses on the market …

How house prices have changed in YOUR area: Interactive calculator reveals where property prices have risen and fallen most in the past year
10 months ago

How house prices have changed in YOUR area: Interactive calculator reveals where property prices have risen and fallen most in the past year

Daily Mail  

A new online calculator has revealed how house prices have changed over the last year in your area. Average house prices increased by 1.8 per cent in the 12 months to March, lifting the figure to £283,000, up from £281,000 in the previous month. Canterbury -12.10% -£38,945 Average house prices in Northern Ireland were up 4 per cent to £178,000 …

House prices are falling, but what does the future hold for the market from here?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

House prices are falling, but what does the future hold for the market from here?

The Independent  

Britain’s housing market has turned hostile again, at least for sellers. It was possible to find rates close to 1 per cent in 2021, before the Bank of England imposed 14 consecutive interest-rate rises in an attempt to bring an inflationary spike under control. While the US and the UK are in very different places economically, that sort of sudden …

UK’s Wealthy Boost Property Asking Prices by Most in 12 Months
11 months ago

UK’s Wealthy Boost Property Asking Prices by Most in 12 Months

Live Mint  

-- Asking prices for UK homes rose at the highest annual pace in 12 months, driven by more top-of-the-ladder houses coming to market, according to the online sales portal Rightmove. “The top-of-the-ladder sector continues to drive pricing activity at the start of the year, with movers in this sector typically less sensitive to higher mortgage rates, and more equity rich,” …

Home sales fall in March with mortgage rates rising
11 months ago

Home sales fall in March with mortgage rates rising

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The spring homebuying season is off to a sluggish start as home shoppers contend with elevated mortgage rates and rising prices. A modest pullback in mortgage rates early this year helped lift home sales in January and February, but rates mostly ticked up in February and March, when many of the home sales that were finalized last …

The areas where UK house prices have fallen the most
11 months, 3 weeks ago

The areas where UK house prices have fallen the most

The Independent  

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House prices continue to rise despite higher interest rates, inflation and cost of living
1 year ago

House prices continue to rise despite higher interest rates, inflation and cost of living

ABC  

In short: Home values rose 0.6 per cent in February, with increases in every capital city except Hobart, according to CoreLogic. Home values rose 0.6 per cent in February, with increases in every capital city except Hobart, according to CoreLogic. "It's pretty unusual for economic conditions to be so weak but the housing market showing this really strong trend," CoreLogic's …

Mortgage approvals for house purchase and property sales increased in January
1 year ago

Mortgage approvals for house purchase and property sales increased in January

The Independent  

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Home sales rose in January as easing mortgage rates, more homes for sale enticed homebuyers
1 year, 1 month ago

Home sales rose in January as easing mortgage rates, more homes for sale enticed homebuyers

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in January as homebuyers were encouraged by easing mortgage rates and a modest pickup in properties on the market. Existing home sales rose 3.1% last month from December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4 million, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday. “While home sales remain sizably lower …

House prices rose in January and are anticipated to keep going up if rates come down
1 year, 1 month ago

House prices rose in January and are anticipated to keep going up if rates come down

ABC  

House prices are on track to continue rising across the country, propelled by renters and migrants wanting to buy their own homes and buyers trying to get in ahead of interest rate cuts expected later this year. Data from CoreLogic shows that house prices rose nationally, up 0.4 per cent in the month of January, and 8.7 per cent across …

Properties are selling for less than expected as the number of home sales continues to fall
1 year, 1 month ago

Properties are selling for less than expected as the number of home sales continues to fall

Daily Mail  

There was also a 31 per cent decrease in the number of buyers registered Report revealed a 28 per cent drop in the number of new properties for sale Propertymark has issued its latest report into the state of the housing market The number of property sales continued to fall at the end of last year, while more properties are …

London leads rebound in home buyer demand as 2024 gets under way, says Zoopla
1 year, 1 month ago

London leads rebound in home buyer demand as 2024 gets under way, says Zoopla

The Independent  

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