Housing Priorities for the New Government to Consider

Jul 9th 2024

Current Housing Conditions The housing market has shown resilience despite rising borrowing costs, but the adjustment continues. Historically, mortgage rates increasing from 1% to over 5% would lead to significant drops in house prices. However, regulations...

House Price Index: June 2024

Jul 1st 2024

House Price Index: June 2024 House prices have shown no inflation for May 2024 but are expected to increase by 1.5% by the end of the year. Here’s the latest on the UK housing market from the Zoopla House Price Index: June 2024. Key Facts House...

What Income Do You Need to Buy a Home in 2024?

Jun 27th 2024

The income required to buy a home has risen in recent years. But what does that mean in real numbers? And where is the most affordable place to buy in the UK? Understanding Affordability Affordability remains one of the biggest hurdles for prospective...

General Election 2024: A Look at Each Party's Housing Manifesto

Jun 19th 2024

We’ve reviewed the housing policies of the main political parties so you don’t have to. Key Points: All three parties pledge to ban no-fault evictions for renters. All three parties commit to reforming or ending the leasehold system. All...

What will the 2024 General Election Mean for UK House Prices?

Jun 11th 2024

As the UK general election campaign intensifies, housing has become a focal point of debate among the major parties. The Labour Party plans to reintroduce home building targets and implement a Freedom to Buy scheme. In contrast, the Conservatives pledge...

Rising Rents Predicted Over Summer: Insights from the Latest Rental Index

Jun 5th 2024

The rental market in England is showing signs of another surge as we approach the summer months. According to the latest Rental Index from the PropTech, rents have reached their highest levels since October over the past month. This development underscores...