UK house prices have experienced a significant rise, marking the highest increase for a year in January since 2022, as reported by Halifax. The increase is attributed to falling mortgage rates which have spurred a growth in the number of potential buyers, as revealed by an industry survey. UK hotspots with the strongest house prices have been identified as rates climb again. Consumer sentiment towards housing has improved, with 82% of consumers not concerned about job loss in the next 12 months, and a record 36% expecting mortgage rates to decrease. The RICS reported a new buyer enquiry balance of +7 in January, the highest since February 2022, and the UK RICS House Price Balance for January was -18%. Despite the general uptick, one area saw a decrease in house prices by £8,000. A notable development in the housing market is the £3.2 billion merger of UK housebuilders, which is indicative of a recovery in the property market. The property market is showing signs of stabilization with consecutive monthly price increases and a rise in both home buyers and sellers.
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Rising interest rates and harsh winter weather have dampened homebuyer activity, leading to the biggest drop in pending sales since October. However, there's optimism for a rebound as spring approaches, fueled by increasing home tours and new listings. https://t.co/C3wSvt53Hz
Pending home sales over the past four weeks were down nearly 8 percent compared to the same time last year as mortgage rates ticked up slightly and harsh winter weather delayed homebuying, according to a new report. https://t.co/5PokrDzyiy
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🔴 UK RICS REPORTS NEW BUYER ENQUIRY BALANCE UP TO +7 IN JANUARY, THE HIGHEST SINCE FEBRUARY 2022, FROM -3 IN DECEMBER.
UK RICS House Price Balance Jan: -18% (est -22%; prev R -29%)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom RICS House Price Balance (Jan) $GBP Actual: -18% 🟢 Expected: -22% Previous: -29%
Consumer sentiment toward housing increased to the highest level in nearly two years in January, with a record number of Americans expecting mortgage rates to come down in the year ahead. https://t.co/PjG2DJ6ckC
The UK's biggest housebuilder is set to get even bigger. What does that mean for the housing market, house prices, and potential homebuyers? https://t.co/Goe6CnRVja via @John_Stepek https://t.co/ZfUKWmMZS8
Americans are feeling the most optimistic about the mortgage market since the Fed started hiking rates https://t.co/3dzN3YbJ2i
A new housebuilder merger shows the outlook for UK property is getting brighter https://t.co/pfLgQpBexp
UK house prices rose for the fourth consecutive month in January to their highest level since October 2022, adding to signs of stabilisation in the property market as mortgage rates ease https://t.co/lz8dSnFJr2 https://t.co/iux56k6v5D
The UK's biggest housebuilder is set to get even bigger. What does that mean for the housing market, house prices, and potential homebuyers? https://t.co/RbCet4yucz
❖ Mortgage Rate Optimism Hits Survey High 82% of consumers indicated that they are not concerned about losing their job in the next 12 months, up from 75% last month. Additionally, an all-time survey-high 36% of respondents indicated that they expect mortgage rates to go down…
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