Zoopla has released its May House Price Index, revealing a marginal year-on-year drop in UK house prices as housing stocks hit record levels. According to Zoopla, the average UK house price fell 0.1% in the year to May as sales agreed rose 13% with sellers feeling more confident to put their house on the market. […] The post UK house prices slip as supply jumps – Zoopla appeared first on UK Investor Magazine ..read more

The average UK house price rose 1.1% in the year to April but was only 0.1% higher than the previous month. After a series of disappointing house price movements in early 2024, the UK property market has found its feet and has arguably bottomed out. “UK house prices held steady in April, rising on a […] The post UK house prices rose 1.1% in year to April – Halifax House Price Index  appeared first on UK Investor Magazine ..read more

There have been early signs of improvement in UK housing market activity, but a step down in average house prices has kept any enthusiasm in check. “The housing market right now is as reliable as the spring weather. You might set out with expectations of sunny skies, and walk straight into a rain storm,” said […] The post UK house prices: Three key data points for the property market appeared first on UK Investor Magazine ..read more

The average UK property price fell 0.2% in March from February, according to new data released by Nationwide. The average UK home is now worth £261,142 – 1.6% higher than in March 2023. Falling mortgage rates had helped spur a bottoming out of UK house prices in late 2023 but the impact is diminishing in […] The post UK property prices fall for the first time in three months – Nationwide appeared first on UK Investor Magazine ..read more

In a climate where the UK’s property market is experiencing a dynamic shift, new build properties emerge as a prominent focus for investors. With the recent data from Zoopla indicating a projected rise of 10% in property sales, reaching a milestone of 1.1 million transactions this year, the market is witnessing a resurgence of buyer […] The post New Build Properties in the UK: A Beacon for Investment in 2024 appeared first on UK Investor Magazine ..read more

FTSE 350 housebuilders were trading in the red on Monday after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published a report on the UK housebuilding market. The CMA’s report concluded current planning systems prevented more houses from being built and raised concerns about estate management charges and the quality of new homes. The CMA noted high […] The post Housebuilders fall as CMA launches investigation into information sharing practises appeared first on UK Investor Magazine ..read more

The average UK house price grew at the fastest pace in a year in January according to data released today by Nationwide. The price of an average UK home grew 0.7% in the month of January to £257,656. “UK house prices rose by 0.7% in January, after taking account of seasonal effects. This resulted in […] The post UK house prices rise at the fastest pace in a year according to Nationwide appeared first on UK Investor Magazine ..read more

For the majority of people, becoming a homeowner is a dream and an aspiration. In fact, the average person – someone who’s not a major investor or a business owner – will see buying a house as the single biggest investment of their lifetime. This will be the most valuable asset that they own, but […] The post Steps to Make You Closer to Owning a Home appeared first on UK Investor Magazine ..read more

Rightmove saw a record number of homes listed for sale on their property portal on Boxing Day and a sharp rise in the number of enquiries sent to estate agents from potential buyers. Rightmove said more than 10,000 homes were listed on Boxing Day, the single biggest day for new listings since 2011. “The scale […] The post Rightmove saw a record number of sellers listing homes on Boxing Day appeared first on UK Investor Magazine ..read more

Bowen Fintech (LON: BWN) has secured an acquisition target just over one year after joining the standard list. The proposal is to acquire 93.49% of the share capital of MINNADEOOYASAN-HANBAI Co (MOH) and the enlarged business is expected to be valued at £42.7m. The share price was suspended at 12p until a prospectus is issued. […] The post Bowen Fintech’s potential Japanese crowdfunding purchase appeared first on UK Investor Magazine ..read more