Tag: Reuters
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UK House Prices Set to Climb Faster than Inflation
UK house prices are expected to rise steadily over the next few years, beating inflation. But for renters – you might be facing some steep rent increases. And what does this all mean for first-time buyers trying to get a foot on the property ladder? Here’s the summary, from a survey of experts by Reuters:…
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Possible Interest Rate Cut Coming in August, Economists Anticipate
Economists are gearing up for a potential interest rate reduction by the Bank of England, predicting it more likely to happen in August rather than the upcoming June meeting. Under the scrutiny of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee, led by Governor Andrew Bailey, there’s a growing anticipation. Currently, the base rate stands at a 16-year…
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Mortgage Relief – UK Banks Slash Fixed-Rate Costs
Three prominent UK banks have announced reductions in the cost of fixed-rate mortgages. This shift marks a reversal from recent trends where mortgage rates were on the rise, bringing a sigh of relief to many. Barclays Bank, HSBC, and TSB are the three financial giants leading this welcome change. Starting this Friday, these banks are…
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Home Buyers Rally – UK Mortgage Approvals Hit 18-Month Peak
March marked a significant turning point for the UK housing market as mortgage approvals surged to their highest level in 18 months. This recent data from the Bank of England highlights a resilient property market that continues to recover robustly, despite escalating mortgage rates and economic uncertainties. In a detailed announcement on Tuesday, the Bank…
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Chinese Developers Scale Back on UK Commercial Properties
For years, Chinese developers were among the most enthusiastic investors in the UK’s commercial property market, pouring billions into the sector. Between 2014 and 2020, they invested a whopping 12.8 billion pounds into British real estate, betting big on the UK’s economic prospects. However, recent trends have painted a different picture. According to MSCI Real…
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Reuters Poll Says House Prices Will Flatline This Year
British house prices, which have seen a tumultuous time, are expected to stabilise this year, offering a silver lining for prospective homeowners. This stabilisation is a step up from previous forecasts and is attributed to a combination of supply constraints and anticipated cuts in interest rates. The property market in the UK has shown signs…
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An Unexpected Uptick in House Prices
According to the mortgage provider Nationwide, UK house prices experienced a surprising increase last month. In the span between September and October, house prices surged by 0.9%. Not only was this the first monthly rise we’ve seen since April, but it was also the most significant since March 2022. This increase took many by surprise,…
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Number of UK Mortgage Approvals Falls
In September, British lenders approved only 43,328 mortgages. This might sound like a big number, but it’s the lowest we’ve seen since January. This is an indication of how the property market is reacting to increasing borrowing costs. Interestingly, economists who were polled by Reuters had anticipated that there would be 45,000 loans approved for…
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Interest Rates Expected to be Held High Again
A recent survey of financial experts predicts that the Bank of England will maintain the base interest rate at 5.25% – the highest it’s been in 15 years. For context, over the last two years, policymakers at the Bank have increased the interest rate 14 times consecutively. This frequent uptick resulted in substantial mortgage cost…
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Bank of England Rates Predicted to Remain Steady
According to several economists, the Bank of England is predicted to maintain the interest rates at 5.25% in the upcoming week. This decision is set to be confirmed next Thursday. For those new to the terminology, this is often referred to as the ‘base rate’ – the interest rate at which the BoE lends money…