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‘Very real risk’ that landlords could exit housing sector amid mortgage squeeze

Concerns have been raised about the impact of rising mortgage costs on landlords and renters.

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023

Spring bounce as home-buyer mortgage approvals rise in March

Some experts said the increase in mortgage approvals for house purchase is a sign of the housing market being more resilient than previously thought.

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Baby Boomers now own more than three quarters of nation’s property wealth

New statistics lay bare the huge generation wealth gap in London and how it has increased over the past decade

Evening Standard · May 2, 2023

Property millionaires club grows as another 10,000 London homes receive seven-figure valuations last year

Research shows almost one in 10 London homes are now worth £1 million or more, but the number of new property millionaires is growing fastest in other parts of the UK

Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2023

Property market forecast: as the cost of mortgages overtakes renting, should you buy a London home in 2023?

House prices may be falling but it is now cheaper to rent than to buy in the capital for the first time in 13 years. So should you jump in, or steer clear of a market in turmoil?

Evening Standard · Jan 11, 2023

Highest uptake in solar panels for five years as UK homeowners raced to beat the energy price hike

The majority of pre-war homes in England hold an EPC of D or lower.

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2022

See how much house prices could drop where you live - full list of areas

House prices could fall by 10% next year, according to experts at estate agents Savills — but how much property values will fall all depends on which region of the UK you live in

Daily Mirror · Nov 3, 2022

Are London house prices about to crash? Warnings of ‘year of pain’ amid rising interest rates and inflation

The property market faces a ‘year of pain’, with a new two-year forecast estimating a 10 per cent drop for house prices. But how low will they really go?

Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2022

After an autumn flurry, is the UK housing market going to fall at last?

Estate agents are reporting a surge in activity – which may be explained by the interest rate rises looming this year

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2022

Cost of living crisis: Will soaring bills encourage empty nesters with spare bedrooms to downsize sooner?

New research by Savills reveals how a spare room might equate to more than £100,000 for the capital’s over 65s

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2022