Tag: Bank Of England

Rent and mortgage costs surge as landlords brace for potential tax hike

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Rent and mortgage costs have surged after hitting a 17-month low, according to a new report. Barclays Property Insight report...

BTL landlords remain optimistic despite challenges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The majority of buy to let landlords remain optimistic about the future performance of their property investments, despite recent challenges,...

Bank of England votes 8-1 to keep Base Rate at 5%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th September 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Despite the US Federal Reserve yesterday deciding to lower the target range for the federal funds by 0.5% (to a...

Rent costs hit 17-month low – Barclays

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Rent and mortgage spending growth slowed to its lowest rate in 17 months in August following the Bank of England’s...

Base rate cut will boost house prices by 2.5%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st August 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The Bank of England’s recent decision to lower interest rates to 5% has ignited optimism within the housing market, says...

Landlords on edge ahead of October budget despite positive market trends

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Bank of England base rate cut offers a summer boost to the housing market. According to the latest Rightmove House...

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UK house prices stabilise amidst interest rate cuts

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The average house price in England and Wales dipped slightly in July to £360,630, marking a modest 0.1% fall, the...

UK housing market: Rental crisis deepens, home sales improve – RICS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th August 2024, 2 years ago | 6

The UK housing market exhibited mixed fortunes in July as the private rented sector (PRS) continued to grapple with a...

Bank of England cuts interest rates – the property industry reacts

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

In good news, the Bank of England has cut interest rates from 5.25% to 5% for the first time in...

UK house prices set for 2% rise as market rebounds

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

After a chilly 2023, the UK’s housing market is showing clear signs of warming up in 2024, with increased buyer...

Bank of England stress test reveals massive financial vulnerabilities

Author: Adam Lawrence

3rd July 2024, 2 years ago | 6

This week I also analyse key reports from the Bank of England and Zoopla. Bank of England Stress Test: Supply...

Bank of England Decision and the Property Market: What’s Next?

Author: Adam Lawrence

25th June 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The Bank of England’s recent rate decision was “finely balanced,” as noted by Faisal Islam, BBC Economics Editor. The decision...

General Election impact on mortgage rates and house prices

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th June 2024, 2 years ago | 4

With the upcoming General Election, questions from landlords and homeowners loom over its potential impact on mortgage rates and property...

Interest Rates – The Next 18 Months

Author: Adam Lawrence

8th June 2024, 2 years ago | 19

If you blinked this week, or if you just don’t follow the Central Banks of the World more closely (what...

BoE holds interest rates – but hints at a cut soon

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th May 2024, 2 years ago | 5

The Bank of England (BoE) has kept interest rates at a 16-year high of 5.25%, as expected, in a bid...

What next for Property Prices and Buy To Let Mortgage Interest Rates?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

22nd March 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Curious about how the Bank of England’s interest rate decisions sway property prices? In this video, Ranjan Bhattacharya breaks down...

Bank of England hold firm at 5.25%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st February 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 6 – 3 to maintain the Bank Base Rate at 5.25....

UK house prices bounce back as mortgage rates fall

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st January 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The UK housing market showed signs of recovery in January, as the annual rate of house price growth improved from...

‘Christmas cheer’ as BOE interest rates remain unchanged

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th December 2023, 2 years ago | 0

The Bank of England has held firm as interest rates remain unchanged at 5.25%. The decision, which was widely expected...

BTL mortgage arrears double in a year as landlords face higher costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th December 2023, 2 years ago | 0

Landlords are feeling the squeeze from rising mortgage rates and energy bills, as new research shows that buy to let...