The Latest Breaking News from Housing Market

Crest Nicholson sinks to loss amid ‘challenging’ housing market

Crest said it was taking action to reduce land buying in response to the challenges and slowing the pace of activity at new sites.

Evening Standard · Jul 16

Another Housing Market Obstacle Just Got Steeper. Mortgage Rates Near One-Year High.

The average interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 6.65% last week, the highest level since August 2025.

International Business Times · Jul 15

AI slop is taking over the housing market – and it is causing a nightmare for home-hunters

IN FOCUS: As more and more estate agents use ‘staging’ tools to give their drab properties a glow-up, Helen Coffey argues that seeing is no longer believing when looking at homes online, and wonders if the tech is having the opposite effect on would-be buyers

The Independent UK · Jul 15

Global Market | UK housing market downturn eases slightly, but sentiment remains fragile: RICS

Britain's housing market displayed signs of stabilization during June. Buyer confidence remains subdued due to inflation and borrowing cost concerns. New buyer enquiries saw a modest improvement, indicating returning market interest. Rental demand is significantly stronger than the sales market. Activity is expected to stay subdued until economic clarity emerges.

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Crude oil prices rise again while UK stock market falls, dragged down by AstraZeneca – as it happened

Government bond yields dip but remain elevated, with the 10-year gilt yield close to 5%

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9

Worst of slowdown in housing market activity may be starting to pass – surveyors

Housing market activity is likely to remain relatively subdued in the near term until there is further clarity, Rics said.

Evening Standard · Jul 8

Is the Housing Market Finally Turning in Buyers' Favor?

More U.S. real estate agents are reporting a balanced housing market as buyers regain negotiating power after years of seller dominance, according to CNBC’s second-quarter Housing Market Survey released Tuesday.

Benzinga · Jul 7

Australia’s housing market is cooling. Perhaps our expectations should too

After years of rapid growth, Australia’s housing market is beginning to cool. Auction clearance rates have softened, prices in Sydney and Melbourne are easing, and economists expect further modest declines over coming months.

The Conversation · Jul 6

Michael Burry Rejects Claims He Was Wrong on Nvidia, Tesla and Housing Bets

The ‘Big Short’ Investor Michael Burry on Sunday disputed claims that several of his past market calls, including ones on Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA), Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and another U.S. housing market crash, had proved wrong after an X account challenged his investing record.

Benzinga · Jul 6

As the housing market flattens, new opportunities for buyers emerge

After years of relentless growth, the housing market is finally off the boil.

The Canberra Times · Jul 6