Oct 30, 2024 · The Office for Budget Responsibility has increased forecasts for both house prices and future mortgage rates compared to its March predictions. In its latest Economic and Fiscal …

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Nov 12, 2024 · Mortgage lending to grow 1.6% this year, up from -0.1% in 2023, EY ITEM Club reveals. EY forecasts that mortgage lending will continue to rise over the coming year, …

Dec 23, 2024 · As the market closes on a somewhat turbulent year, there is cautious optimism within the industry for 2025. The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has …

Oct 30, 2024 · Chancellor Rachel Reeves has increased the stamp duty surcharge on second homes and investment properties from 3% to 5%, effective from tomorrow. Announced in …

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Oct 30, 2024 · However, the Chancellor also confirmed she would pave the way for social landlords to increase rents. She said: “We will provide stability to social housing providers with …

Dec 16, 2024 · Mortgage lending will grow by 11% next year to reach £260bn driven in part by a large increase in remortgaging, UK Finance forecasts. The banking trade body expects gross …

Nov 11, 2024 · House prices will rise by 3% across the UK in 2025, followed by 3.5% in 2026 and 2.5% in 2027 as the affordability picture improves. This is according to the latest data from …

Jan 7, 2025 · Savills has forecast robust average UK house price growth of 4% this year fuelled by falling mortgage costs, while Knight Frank says prices will “come under pressure” in 2025 …