House prices

Pros and Cons Government-backed scheme can help first-time buyers on to the property ladder but has risks

By The Week Staff Published 20 October 22

Talking Point Bank of England cuts red tape on mortgage approval process despite soaring inflation

By The Week Staff Published 1 August 22

Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press

By The best columns Published 6 May 22

feature Sellers’ market, what next and ​mortgage matters

By The Week Staff Published 13 January 22

feature Bank of England is warning that hikes are ahead as inflation soars

By The Week Staff Published 8 November 21

feature Demand continues to outstrip ‘stock-starved’ housing market

By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published 22 October 21

The Week Recommends New names sneak into list of priciest roads

By The Week Staff Published 7 October 21

Today's Big Question Reports suggest that the chancellor is considering a six-week addition to the tax break

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 17 February 21

Speed Read Zoopla forecasts that only 50% of sales will complete before end of stamp duty holiday

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 25 November 20

Speed Read Dip comes amid surge in properties being sold at Homes Under the Hammer-style auctions

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Last updated 16 November 20

Speed Read Researchers predict that existing homeowners will retake lead in driving property market in 2021

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 28 September 20

Speed Read Buyers seeking ‘second-stepper homes’ push average asking price to more than £290,000

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 21 September 20