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House price growth turns positive for first time in two years – surveyors
The latest survey results provide a brighter picture for housing market activity, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said.
UK housing market ‘grappling with lack of affordable, secure and suitable homes’
UK Finance has called for a range of reforms to the housing market to help people at different life stages.
Annual house price growth slows but rents climb at near-record rate, says ONS
Growth in house prices slowed to 2.2% in the 12 months to July, from 2.7% annually in June, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Renters see monthly payments soar by 10% to an average £829
High demand and a low supply of properties are continuing to keep rents high
Surveyors report rise in house prices for first time in nearly two years
Housing market sentiment is improving following a modest decline in mortgage rates and growing buyer interest, Rics said.
Starmer criticises ‘unacceptable’ condition of Labour MP’s rental properties
Sir Keir Starmer said Jas Athwal, the MP for Ilford South in east London, had to ‘put it right’ as quickly as possible.
Renting for the first time? Here’s everything you need to know
From deposits to repairs, we look at renter’s rights in the north
Where can renters in a tough financial spot turn to for help?
Some 45% of renters have less than £500 in savings, according to a new survey.
Near-term house sales expectations ‘at most positive level since January 2020’
The ‘mood music’ in the house sales market appears to have shifted, but difficulties in the rental sector remain, a chartered surveyors body said.
Buy-to-let mortgage market has shrunk ‘amid challenges for landlords’
Strong rental demand and lending standards could mean the buy-to-let sector emerges from the downturn sooner than expected, UK Finance said.