House price growth cools further in May, says Halifax – BBC News – BBC News

According to the Halifax ( the UKs biggest mortgage lender), the UKs house price growth is continuing to slow, it has stayed at pretty steady levels since the last major crash in 2008. The current average home price is approximately 220K and has stayed at about that with little to no change, for quite awhile. […]

Barclays predicts UK house price rise of 6.1% by 2021 – Investment … – Property Community

Barclays Bank will be having a great forthcoming in the next few years because house prices in the UK will be rising to 6.1%. UK market for employees will be increasing for Millenial Investors because they have the capability of owning more than 1 property to increase income. Even though the Barclays Bank is struggling […]

Remortgagors flock to long-term mortgage deals – moneyfacts.co.uk

With the current Remortgaging Boost, homeowners are looking for long term security by taking advantage of record low mortgage rates. According to the CML, total mortgage lending has fallen over 11%, but remortgaging now accounts for 1/3 of all mortgage lending. Remortgage transactions are on the rise, having grown over 10% in the last year. […]

House price growth cools further in May, says Halifax – BBC News

The house prices in Halifax has been been falling down but have rose again in contrast. There are a surge of new homes in Halifax that is also supported by incredibly low mortgages and high employment rate. This will support the price levels of the houses. However it is still contrasted by the fact buyers […]

Election uncertainty puts brake on house prices – Telegraph.co.uk

Homeowners in Britain were hesitant to sell their properties due to the uncertainty of the upcoming General Election. These people wanted to make sure that they would get the most they possibly could before deciding to sell. As a result, prices on houses have been steadily increasing, with no decrease in sight. Realtors expect sales […]

VIDEO: Buy your own slice of paradise in the Highlands for offers over £410000 – Press and Journal

A home in Scotland is on the market now for 410,000 euros. This home has only had one owner, and is large enough for at least a family of five. Great for entertaining guests, this spacious house with its updated kitchen and beautiful gardens might just be what you are looking for. Not only for […]

UK house prices rise for first time in five months – The Guardian

The online version of a British newspaper reports that the average price of a UK house that sold went up for the first time in five months. Experts had attributed the lack of a price increase to home buyer concern over the upcoming election. They believe the price increase was due to the fact that […]

UK rents fall for first time since 2009, plus peer-to-peer lending left me in the red – The Guardian

Renting in Britain costs less now. A similar decline in property values has hit the residential sales market, with housing costs dropping as well. Such a drop in costs has not occurred for more than seven years. London experienced the largest drop in prices; however four other areas of the United Kingdom also reported declines: […]

Leeds announce new 5-year tracker | Financial Reporter – Financial Reporter

A website that reports on financial news notes that a major mortgage lender in the UK has come out with more options in loans for people who are buying homes as rental properties. It has has reduced mortgage rates. One option is a five year tracker, or variable rate mortgage. A director of the company […]

If You Are A First-Time Home Buyer, Look For These Traits In A Real Estate Agent – Forbes

Forbes Real Estate Council provides readers with important information to consider when looking for a real estate agent. Becoming a first time home owner can be overwhelming, which is why it is important to find an agent that works to meet the home buyers specific needs. Forbes goes on to indicate the need for a […]