Students face 'overwhelming' fear of trying to rent in 'scary' housing market for first time
A new report reveals high levels of anxiety and fear among students and young workers in the UK regarding entering the rental market for the first time due to a lack of financial education.
UK house prices rise in February as chancellor avoids ‘negative speculation’
UK house prices rose by 0.3% in February, reflecting increased market confidence ahead of the chancellor's spring forecast.
Nationwide gives '10% rise' update but weekend events 'could derail'
Nationwide reports a modest increase in UK house prices but warns of potential market instability due to geopolitical tensions.
Desperate first home buyers are fuelling price ‘up-crash’ at lower end of market, experts say
In Australia, fierce competition among first home buyers is causing a dramatic increase in property prices at the lower end of the market, disregarding rising interest rates.
Tiny city is UK's best value with £207k homes and well-paid jobs — not York or Bath
Dunfermline is recognized as the UK's best value city with affordable housing and well-paid jobs, surpassing larger cities like York and Bath.
Average long-term mortgage rate falls below 6% in time for spring home-buying season
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate has dropped below 6% for the first time since late 2022, signaling favorable conditions for prospective home buyers this spring.
Labour update on increasing limit for ISA savers
The UK Labour Party has provided updates on potential changes to the Individual Savings Account (ISA) limits, particularly concerning Help to Buy ISAs for home purchases.
John Lewis scraps £500m deal to build 1,000 rental homes
The John Lewis Partnership has canceled a planned £500 million project to construct 1,000 rental homes due to challenging economic conditions.
‘Strong rebound’ for UK housing market with 6% more homes for sale than a year ago
The UK housing market is experiencing a revival, with a significant increase in new listings and average house prices following a lengthy downturn.
Japan avoids recession with weak return to growth – business live
The UK housing market sees heightened competition among sellers as the number of homes for sale reaches an 11-year high, offering buyers more choices and keeping prices steady.
Alan Titchmarsh and wife forced to 'slash price of home by £450,000' in major setback
Alan Titchmarsh and his wife have significantly reduced the asking price of their farmhouse after struggling to find a buyer amidst a sluggish housing market.
Housing market in England and Wales ‘showing tentative signs of recovery’
The housing market in England and Wales is showing early signs of recovery after a prolonged slowdown, according to estate agents and surveyors.
Commonwealth Bank posts record half-year cash profit as investors pile into housing market
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports a record half-year cash profit as the housing market sees increased investment activity at the expense of owner-occupiers.
'Mortgage rates are falling - so is there hope for first-time buyers in 2026?'
Mortgage rates in the UK are decreasing, raising questions about the feasibility of homeownership for first-time buyers by 2026.
Best month to sell your home revealed by Rightmove - you may want to act now
New analysis by Rightmove indicates that February is the optimal month to sell a home, achieving a 68.9% sale success rate for listings.
Australian house prices expected to rise at least 5% in 2026 after jump last year
Australian residential property values are projected to increase by at least 5% in 2026, following an 8.6% rise in 2025, intensifying the ongoing housing affordability issue in the country.
UK house prices: first-time buyers ‘will drive 2026 sales’ amid interest rate cuts
First-time buyers are anticipated to boost the UK housing market in 2026 as interest rate cuts improve affordability, leading to a modest rise in house prices and a slowdown in rental increases.