Tag: House Prices

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

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

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

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

House prices in February 2025 were 2.9% higher than the same month a year earlier. The latest Halifax House Price Index shows that house prices remained steady in February, with only a minor dip in the average property price. Market activity remains strong, despite affordability challenges and upcoming changes to stamp duty. Key Highlights House… Read more

House prices in January 2025 were 3.0% higher than the same month a year earlier. The latest Halifax House Price Index shows that house prices started 2025 on a high, with the average property price reaching a record £299,138. But while monthly prices increased, annual growth has slowed slightly. So, what does this mean for… Read more

House prices in December 2024 were 3.3% higher than the same month a year earlier. The latest Halifax House Price Index reveals key insights into the housing market as we close out 2024. With a year of steady growth, easing mortgage rates, and regional variances, understanding these figures is essential for anyone navigating the property… Read more

Average house price rises to hit record high If you’re keeping an eye on the housing market, the latest Halifax House Price Index provides plenty of insight. November 2024 saw house prices rise for the fifth month in a row, with the average property now costing £298,083. This marks a +1.3% monthly increase and a… Read more

Average house price edges up to hit record high Amanda Bryden, Head of Mortgages, Halifax, said: Average UK house prices nudged up +0.2% in October, continuing the positive momentum of recent months. This brought the annual growth rate to +3.9%, slightly lower than in September. The average property price has reached a record high of… Read more

UK house prices edge up to hit two-year high Amanda Bryden, Head of Mortgages, Halifax, said: UK house prices climbed for the third month in a row in September, with a slight increase of +0.3%, or £859 in cash terms. Annual growth edged up to +4.7%, the highest rate since November 2022. This brings the… Read more

UK house prices edge up to hit two-year high Amanda Bryden, Head of Mortgages, Halifax, said: House prices increased by +0.3% in August, following a rise of +0.9% in July, with the typical property now costing £292,505. Annual growth has risen to +4.3%, the strongest rate since November 2022, but this is due in large… Read more

UK house prices rise in July Amanda Bryden, Head of Mortgages, Halifax, said: In July, UK house prices increased by +0.8% on a monthly basis, following three relatively flat months. The average house price in the UK is £291,268, up over £2,200 compared to the previous month. Annual growth rose to +2.3%, the highest rate… Read more