Residential Property Review – June 2024

Housing market update The UK housing market continues to show modest signs of recovery, according to the latest data from Savills.    Despite some house price growth, a significant upturn is considered unlikely until mortgage affordability improves. Buyer activity continues to improve, as the number of sales agreed in May was 10% higher than the … Continue reading “Residential Property Review – June 2024”

Residential Property Review – May 2024

Housing market latest The property market continues to find its feet after a difficult 2023, with buyers remaining cautious due to the higher cost of borrowing.    Mortgage rates may not be as high as they were last summer, but they are still elevated. While most experts agree that Bank Rate will be cut this … Continue reading “Residential Property Review – May 2024”

Economic Review – April 2024

UK economic recovery gains momentum Official statistics published last month showed the UK economy returned to growth in the first two months of 2024, while more recent survey data suggests the recovery from last year’s shallow recession continues to gather momentum. The latest gross domestic product (GDP) figures released by the Office for National Statistics … Continue reading “Economic Review – April 2024”

Residential Property Review – April 2024

Upcoming election has not discouraged potential movers A survey by Savills has found that the prospect of the UK General Election has not put off the majority of home movers. According to the report, 79% of respondents have not changed their intentions to move because of the UK election; in fact, 13% said that they … Continue reading “Residential Property Review – April 2024”

Economic Review – March 2024

Short-term growth forecasts upgraded New economic predictions produced by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) suggest the UK economy is set to grow by more than previously expected over the course of the next two years. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled the independent fiscal watchdog’s latest forecasts during his Spring Budget delivered to the House of … Continue reading “Economic Review – March 2024”

Residential Property Review – March 2024

RICS responds to the Spring Budget The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has released a statement in response to the Spring Budget. On 6 March, the Chancellor announced that twenty more towns will join the Long-Term Plan for Towns, each receiving £20m. RICS was supportive of this investment, as well as the government’s deeper … Continue reading “Residential Property Review – March 2024”