HOUSING NEWS

Green shoots continue to emerge in the property market as the number of house sales grows by a steady one per cent month-on-month.

UK housing market strengthens in February, RICS survey shows

North Yorkshire Mayor candidate promises ‘half-price’ homes for first-time buyers.

Property prices have risen on an annual basis for the first time in a year, according to the Nationwide, but are still below their peak.

Some of the UK’s biggest housebuilders are being investigated over whether they have been sharing information which could influence house prices.

More mortgage providers will increase their rates on new fixed deals on Friday following a series of changes since the start of the year.

Price of average property decreased by 1.4% in 12 months to December, says ONS

House price rises in January were the highest for a year as mortgage rates continued to ease, the Halifax has said.

Mortgage rates are continuing to fall despite some concern that upheaval in the Red Sea could hit the UK economy.

Competition has intensified among mortgage lenders for people who are searching for a new deal, bringing some relief to those facing higher bills.