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Across the 37 industrialised OECD countries, nominal house prices grew 2.1% in the third quarter of 2023
UK chancellor’s move aims to reassure voters that Conservatives represent the interests of homeowners
But research shows benefits are not spread equally
Falling mortgage rates and an uptick in agreed sales offer encouragement. But economic risks remain
London registers sharp decline in house prices as rents continue to rise
Leading survey by professional body adds to optimism about property market
Lender’s data adds to signs of stabilisation in property market as mortgage rates ease
The southern English city’s expanses of undeveloped coastline are a haven for boaters and birdwatchers, often from London
Month-on-month increase of 0.7% is fastest pace since October as mortgage rates ease
ONS data shows biggest drop in London and reflects impact of high interest rates on property market
Falling mortgage rates push up demand but it remains a buyers’ market
Intense competition can be expensive but lower funding costs could lessen the pain
Supply shortage pushes property valuations to highest level since March last year
Repricing of deals comes as housing affordability rises up political agenda ahead of election
Nationwide’s figures reflect stagnant market caused by impact of high mortgage rates on would-be home buyers
Rise in mortgage rates and end of Help to Buy make people more reliant on so-called Bank of Mum and Dad
ONS data shows biggest drop in London and points to impact of high interest rates on property market
Stubbornly high borrowing costs continue to stall property market, analysts warn
Sales expectations rose in November on the back of easing mortgage rates, Rics data shows
Increase is further evidence of resilient property market despite stuttering broader economy
Nationwide reports third consecutive monthly increase as hopes grow of stabilisation in property market
Bank of England data points to stabilisation in property market after long period of low house sales
Increased supply and high mortgage rates give buyers the upper hand
Rising cost pressures on bigger houses and a dearth of suitable smaller properties are making conditions tough
Rental charges rise at record pace as high borrowing costs hit both would-be buyers and landlords
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