Thursday, July 13, 2006

UK Mortgage Market Overviews

February 2006: The year has got off to a flying start this looks set to continue as increasing numbers of buyers return to the market. more
January 2006: House prices finished 2005 up by just 3%, above the rate of inflation and the first time for five years that the annual growth rate fell into single figures. more
December 2005: Fears of a house price crash have receded further after three key reports produced strong evidence that the housing market has stabilised. more
November 2005: Good news for the housing market at long last as several reports and key indicators pointed to a rebound in house prices and buyer activity. more
October 2005: There are many mixed messages currently emanating from the housing market, a phenomenon often seen when any part of the economy hits a turning point. more
September 2005: The picture for the housing market remains a little mixed this month, despite the MPC keeping rate on hold at 4.50% at its September meeting. more
August 2005: This month the Bank of England cut the base rate by 0.25% from 4.75% to 4.5%. Some economists forecasting a base rate of 4% by next Spring. more
July 2005: Buy-to-let investors are continuing to expand their portfolios and are taking a long-term view of their investments, according to the latest survey by the ARLA. more
June 2005: House prices are stabilising and remain broadly unchanged in the first five months of 2005 is the conclusion reached by experts after house price reports. more
March 2005: These are uncertain times for the housing market. It is certainly true that both borrowers and homeowners need to reassess their expectations. more
February 2005: The housing market has got off to an inauspicious start in 2005, with house prices flat or falling, depending on who’s data you believe. more

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