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The Latest Breaking News from Halifax

UK house prices fall by more than expected amid economic uncertainty

Average property price drops 0.4% month on month in May to £296,648, Halifax says

The Guardian - UK

UK house price growth slows as home sales plummet in May

Stamp duty discounts became less generous for some home buyers from April

Evening Standard

Average UK house price slumps by £1,150 month-on-month – Halifax

Stamp duty discounts became less generous for some home buyers from April.

The Independent UK

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Donald Trump calls for big cut to US interest rates after jobs report shows hiring slowdown – as it happened

US economy added slightly more jobs than expected in May, but March and April’s data was revised lower

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 Live 06 June: House prices dip, HSBC boss lands new role

Weaker defence stocks and caution ahead of a key report on the US labour market today slowed the advance of the FTSE 100 index towards record territory.

Evening Standard

Tracker mortgage holders could save nearly £350 a year following rate cut

Thursday’s base rate reduction by the Bank of England would help boost housing market activity, property experts said.

Evening Standard

Buyers wait for more interest rate cuts as London house prices rise just 1.3%

Latest figures from Halifax come ahead of the Bank of England’s decision on rate cuts today

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How much the average UK house price increased by in April

Head of mortgages at Halifax said ‘modest price growth’ is expected this year

The Independent UK

London house prices rose in April despite end to stamp duty relief

The slight increase in house prices was attributed to wider availability of lower mortgage rates

Evening Standard

Ups and downs: what’s at stake in Leagues One, Two and National League

Orient and Reading tussle for final playoff spot, Bradford have promotion in reach as Doncaster and Vale contest title

The Guardian - UK

Mortgage innovation and affordability changes are huge positives - here’s what it means for homebuyers

Borrowing more is becoming possible for some - which could be vital in the always-tricky landscape of mortgages

The Independent UK

Halifax eases mortgage "stress tests" so home buyers can borrow up to 13% more

High street lender says typical buyer will get £38,000 more “fire power” for their purchase

Evening Standard

HSBC and Co-op Bank cut mortgage rates as Halifax and Lloyds ease rules

Lenders stepping up mortgage price war in apparent response to financial turmoil sparked by US tariffs

The Guardian - UK

UK house prices drop in March linked to change in stamp duty rules

The average property price fell by an average of £1,575 (€1,843) month-on-month, although the total recorded a 2.8% annual rise.

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The Guardian - UK

UK house prices slide after rush to beat stamp duty changes

Average price fell by 0.5% in March to £296,699, the steepest decline since March last year, Halifax says

The Independent UK

Where house prices rose the fastest and slowest in the UK in March

Halifax says demand is ‘returning to normal’ now that buyers beating a stamp duty deadline have completed purchases

Evening Standard

UK house prices fall by £1,575 as demand drops following race to beat stamp duty deadline

Demand is ‘returning to normal and new applications slowing’ now that buyers beating a stamp duty deadline have completed purchases, Halifax said.

Evening Standard

Lloyds and Halifax branch closures: Full list revealed as more than 250 banks shut for good

One Halifax branch is set to close in Lincoln in May and a Lloyds branch will be closing in Hodge Hill, Birmingham

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Evening Standard

Gap between rungs on housing ladder widens as flat values lag behind houses

Flats have been lagging behind for house price growth which could provide opportunities for some first-time buyers, a survey for the bank found.

The Independent UK

Best children’s savings account for 2025 with families able to earn 5.5%

Everything you need to know to open a savings accounts for your young ones - and what to do for the older ones too

The Guardian - UK

UK house prices fall unexpectedly, says Halifax

Average property price dips to £298,602 in February despite analysts expecting rush before stamp duty rises

Evening Standard

‘Delicate balance’ for UK housing market as average property price dips by £213

Property values fell by 0.1 per cent on a monthly basis, Halifax said.

The Independent UK

Get paid to move banks: Best current account switch rewards with one offering £175 in April

As well as cash you might get access to a much better savings rates if you switch banks

The Guardian - UK

Online banking problems prompt MPs’ concern amid UK branch closures

Thousands of Lloyds, Nationwide, Halifax, TSB, Bank of Scotland and First Direct customers affected on Friday

Evening Standard

Lloyds, Halifax, Bank of Scotland, and TSB banking apps down — leaving customers locked out on payday

Nationwide has apologised for the problem and advised customers to keep an eye on its status page.

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