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
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
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
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
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
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
Halifax House Price Index May 2025

House prices in May 2025 were 2.5% higher than the same month a year earlier. If you’re keeping an eye on the property market, the latest update from Halifax gives a clear picture of where things stand. Prices have dipped slightly this month, but the general trend continues to show stability. Let’s break it down… Read more
Inflation – April 2025

Key Points at a Glance: What’s Pushing Prices Up April saw a noticeable rise in inflation, reversing the recent trend of slow and steady declines. Three areas stood out in driving prices higher: Housing and Household Services: This category saw the most significant increase, with prices rising 7.0% in the year to April. Much of… Read more
Bank Of England Base Rate – May 2025

Bank of England Base Rate Update: May 2025 The Bank of England has just announced a change to the base rate. As of May 2025, the rate has been reduced by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25%. This decision affects everything from the cost of borrowing to the interest you earn on savings. If you have… Read more
Halifax House Price Index April 2025

House prices in April 2025 were 3.2% higher than the same month a year earlier. If you’re thinking about buying, selling or remortgaging, it’s helpful to keep an eye on what’s happening in the housing market. The Halifax House Price Index for April 2025 has just been released, and it paints a calm and steady… Read more
Inflation – March 2025

Key Points at a Glance: What’s Behind the Numbers? Inflation has eased slightly in March, continuing the gradual downward trend seen in recent months. This time last year, monthly price increases were higher, so the current 0.3% monthly rise in CPI and CPIH is a clear signal that pressures are softening. A key contributor to… Read more
Halifax House Price Index March 2025

House prices in March 2025 were 2.8% higher than the same month a year earlier. The latest Halifax House Price Index is out for March 2025, and there’s a small dip in average house prices compared to the previous month. While this might sound concerning at first, the full picture is a bit more balanced.… Read more

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