Category: News
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Inflation – September 2025
Inflation – September 2025 At a glance The annual rate of inflation, measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), stood at 3.8 % in the 12 months to September 2025 – unchanged from August. On a monthly basis, the CPI registered 0.0 % growth in September, meaning prices overall did not rise compared to August.… Read more
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Halifax House Price Index September 2025
House prices in September 2025 were 0.3% lower than they were in September last year. Halifax has just released its latest House Price Index for September 2025. It shows a small dip in prices, but overall, the market remains fairly steady. The average home price now stands at £298,184, which is a slight drop of… Read more
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Bank Of England Base Rate – September 2025
Bank of England Base Rate Update: September 2025 The Bank of England has announced its latest decision on the base rate, a key figure that affects mortgages, loans, and savings. In September 2025, the base rate has been kept at 4%, with the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voting by a majority of 7–2 to maintain… Read more
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Inflation – August 2025
Inflation stayed at 3.8% in August, the same level as July, showing that price growth has stalled for now but remains well above the Bank of England’s 2% target. While some sectors saw falling costs, others continued to rise, meaning many households are still feeling financial pressure. Key points at a glance What’s driving the… Read more
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Halifax House Price Index August 2025
House prices in August 2025 were +2.2% higher than the same month a year earlier. The latest Halifax House Price Index for August 2025 shows a steady and stable housing market. House prices continue to rise at a modest pace, giving both buyers and sellers confidence. If you’re looking to move home or buy your… Read more
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Inflation – July 2025
Key Points at a Glance: What is driving inflation? The small rise in inflation during July was largely driven by transport costs. Air fares jumped by more than 30% between June and July, with the school summer holidays likely playing a part in pushing up prices. Motor fuel costs also rose, with petrol and diesel… Read more
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Bank Of England Base Rate – August 2025
Bank of England Base Rate Update: August 2025 The Bank of England has made its latest decision on interest rates, and it could impact your mortgage, savings or overall finances. On 7 August 2025, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to reduce the base rate by 0.25%, bringing it down from 4.25%… Read more
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Halifax House Price Index July 2025
House prices rise in July The latest Halifax House Price Index is out, and it shows that house prices rose in July by 0.4%, the highest monthly increase so far this year. This brings the average property price to £298,237, which is up by £1,080 compared to June. Although the annual growth rate has slowed… Read more
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Inflation – June 2025
Key Points at a Glance: What’s Driving Inflation Right Now? Inflation nudged up in June 2025, continuing the upward trend seen since the start of the year. After briefly dipping earlier in the spring, price growth has picked up again, with the main pressure this month coming from the cost of transport, especially petrol and… Read more
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Halifax House Price Index June 2025
House prices hold steady as market activity picks up pace If you’re thinking about buying a home, moving, or remortgaging, it’s always a good idea to keep an eye on house price trends. The Halifax House Price Index is a reliable monthly report that gives a clear picture of how the market is performing. For… Read more
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Bank Of England Base Rate – June 2025
Bank of England Base Rate Update: June 2025 The Bank of England has announced its latest decision on interest rates following the June 2025 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. If you’re wondering what this means for your mortgage or thinking about buying a home or refinancing, this update will give you the key facts in… Read more
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Inflation – May 2025
Key Points at a Glance: A Small Shift, But Not a Turning Point Just Yet In May 2025, inflation edged down slightly, with the annual CPIH figure moving from 4.1% to 4.0%, and CPI dropping from 3.5% to 3.4%. This means that prices are still rising, just not quite as quickly as they were the… Read more
