The Latest Breaking News from Propertymark

Annual house price growth turns negative for first time since 2012 – index

House prices fell by 1.0% on average across the UK in May, Halifax said.

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

House prices see first annual negative growth since 2012 with 1% drop

Property prices have now fallen by about £3,000 over the last 12 months

Wales Online · Jun 7, 2023

What is behind a rise in evictions and what does it means for the rental sector?

No-fault evictions are on the increase even as the Government prepares to ban the practice.

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023

Landlords seek legal advice over Scottish Government rent freeze

The legislation was passed in Holyrood in just three days last week under an emergency procedure.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2022

UK house price growth stalls month-on-month in September

Estate agents said that there could be some re-negotiations amid a backdrop of rising interest rates, which could lead to house prices softening.

Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2022

House price growth stalls month-on-month in September

Estate agents said that there could be some re-negotiations amid a backdrop of rising interest rates, which could lead to house prices softening.

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022

Interest rate jump ‘will add nearly £600 per year on average to some mortgages’

Thursday’s Bank of England base rate hike could add to the struggles of first-time buyers, among others.

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022

Landlords fear rent freeze plans will see tenants refuse to pay at all

LANDLORDS have said plans for a rent freeze in Scotland could give tenants the impression they don’t need to pay rent at all.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 20, 2022

Housing stock shortages putting upward pressure on prices, says Propertymark

There is a lack of incentives keeping landlords in the sector, the industry body said.

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022

London house prices now a record £526,000 on average — but capital still lags behind rest of UK

Latest Land Registry data from May shows the market remains ‘resilient’ as average UK house now costs £283,496

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2022