Fire Safety Certificate Fraud Causes Mortgage Withdrawals
Adam Kiziak, an expert under investigation for potential malpractice, is accused of using another engineer's credentials to sign fire safety certificates for UK high-rise flats, causing lenders to withdraw mortgage offers and leaving buyers in limbo; his company, Tri Fire, issued 410 of 1139 EWS1 ce...
Fire Safety Certificate Fraud Causes Mortgage Withdrawals
Adam Kiziak, an expert under investigation for potential malpractice, is accused of using another engineer's credentials to sign fire safety certificates for UK high-rise flats, causing lenders to withdraw mortgage offers and leaving buyers in limbo; his company, Tri Fire, issued 410 of 1139 EWS1 ce...
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36% Bias Score
UK Under-45s' Rent Payments Hit Record High
Data shows that under-45s in Britain paid a record £56.2 billion in rent in 2023-24, a 59% increase over the past decade and 66% of the national total, driven by rising rents and reduced homeownership opportunities due to higher mortgage rates and the ending of the Help to Buy scheme.
UK Under-45s' Rent Payments Hit Record High
Data shows that under-45s in Britain paid a record £56.2 billion in rent in 2023-24, a 59% increase over the past decade and 66% of the national total, driven by rising rents and reduced homeownership opportunities due to higher mortgage rates and the ending of the Help to Buy scheme.
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44% Bias Score
UK House Prices Surge, But Record Listings May Temper Growth
UK house asking prices saw a 1.7 percent jump (£5,992) in the month to January 11th, reaching £366,189 on average, the highest January increase since 2020; however, this is still below May 2024's record, and a record number of new properties on the market may slow future price growth.
UK House Prices Surge, But Record Listings May Temper Growth
UK house asking prices saw a 1.7 percent jump (£5,992) in the month to January 11th, reaching £366,189 on average, the highest January increase since 2020; however, this is still below May 2024's record, and a record number of new properties on the market may slow future price growth.
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40% Bias Score
UK House Prices Rise 4.7% in 2024 Despite Affordability Challenges
Nationwide reported a 4.7% rise in UK house prices in 2024, reaching an average of £269,426 by December; however, affordability challenges persist, and upcoming stamp duty and interest rate changes are expected to impact the 2025 market.
UK House Prices Rise 4.7% in 2024 Despite Affordability Challenges
Nationwide reported a 4.7% rise in UK house prices in 2024, reaching an average of £269,426 by December; however, affordability challenges persist, and upcoming stamp duty and interest rate changes are expected to impact the 2025 market.
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40% Bias Score
UK House Prices: Stoke-on-Trent Surges While London Falls
Halifax data reveals Stoke-on-Trent's 17.2% house price surge to £227,002 in the year to September 2024, contrasting with Huddersfield's 6.6% decline and London boroughs also experiencing price drops, reflecting affordability issues.
UK House Prices: Stoke-on-Trent Surges While London Falls
Halifax data reveals Stoke-on-Trent's 17.2% house price surge to £227,002 in the year to September 2024, contrasting with Huddersfield's 6.6% decline and London boroughs also experiencing price drops, reflecting affordability issues.
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48% Bias Score
UK House Prices Rise 3.4% Annually Despite Recent Regional Falls
UK house prices increased by £10,000 annually to £292,000 by October 2023, driven by lower mortgage rates, but recent price falls in some regions signal a potential slowdown due to rising inflation and interest rates.
UK House Prices Rise 3.4% Annually Despite Recent Regional Falls
UK house prices increased by £10,000 annually to £292,000 by October 2023, driven by lower mortgage rates, but recent price falls in some regions signal a potential slowdown due to rising inflation and interest rates.
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20% Bias Score
UK House Prices Rise 4.1% Annually in January Despite Economic Headwinds
UK house prices increased by 4.1% annually in January 2024, according to Nationwide, down from December's 4.7%, defying expectations amid high interest rates and deposit requirements; however, market resilience persists despite affordability challenges.
UK House Prices Rise 4.1% Annually in January Despite Economic Headwinds
UK house prices increased by 4.1% annually in January 2024, according to Nationwide, down from December's 4.7%, defying expectations amid high interest rates and deposit requirements; however, market resilience persists despite affordability challenges.
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36% Bias Score
UK Housing Market Sees Record Seller Increase and Price Jump
Since Boxing Day, a record number of new sellers entered the UK housing market, resulting in a 1.7% average price increase to £366,189 and an 11% rise in sales agreed compared to the previous year, driven by falling interest rates, despite affordability concerns.
UK Housing Market Sees Record Seller Increase and Price Jump
Since Boxing Day, a record number of new sellers entered the UK housing market, resulting in a 1.7% average price increase to £366,189 and an 11% rise in sales agreed compared to the previous year, driven by falling interest rates, despite affordability concerns.
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36% Bias Score
UK House Prices Rise 3.3% in 2024, Stamp Duty Changes Expected to Boost First-Time Buyers
Halifax reported a 3.3% increase in UK house prices in 2024, reaching an average of £297,166, while Nationwide reported a 4.7% increase to almost £270,000; both exclude cash and buy-to-let purchases. Upcoming stamp duty changes are expected to incentivize first-time buyers, despite affordability cha...
UK House Prices Rise 3.3% in 2024, Stamp Duty Changes Expected to Boost First-Time Buyers
Halifax reported a 3.3% increase in UK house prices in 2024, reaching an average of £297,166, while Nationwide reported a 4.7% increase to almost £270,000; both exclude cash and buy-to-let purchases. Upcoming stamp duty changes are expected to incentivize first-time buyers, despite affordability cha...
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UK Housing Market Shifts to Cautious Optimism in 2025
The UK housing market shows cautious optimism in 2025, driven by lower mortgage rates and increased buyer activity, despite upcoming stamp duty changes and potential interest rate hikes; Hamptons forecasts a 3% house price rise nationwide, with London predicted to lead at 4% in Q4 2025.
UK Housing Market Shifts to Cautious Optimism in 2025
The UK housing market shows cautious optimism in 2025, driven by lower mortgage rates and increased buyer activity, despite upcoming stamp duty changes and potential interest rate hikes; Hamptons forecasts a 3% house price rise nationwide, with London predicted to lead at 4% in Q4 2025.
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40% Bias Score
UK House Prices Show Regional Divide: Booming Outside London, Falling in City Centers
A new report reveals that while UK homeowners saw an average £10,000 increase in property value over the past year, with some areas like Tewkesbury experiencing a 13 percent rise, London areas such as Kensington and Chelsea saw a 20 percent decrease.
UK House Prices Show Regional Divide: Booming Outside London, Falling in City Centers
A new report reveals that while UK homeowners saw an average £10,000 increase in property value over the past year, with some areas like Tewkesbury experiencing a 13 percent rise, London areas such as Kensington and Chelsea saw a 20 percent decrease.
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44% Bias Score
UK Housing Crisis: Only Richest 10% Can Afford Average English Home
Official figures reveal that in England, only the wealthiest 10% of households can afford the average house price of £298,000, requiring 8.6 years of average income, compared to a ratio almost half that size in 1999, exposing a severe housing affordability crisis across the UK.
UK Housing Crisis: Only Richest 10% Can Afford Average English Home
Official figures reveal that in England, only the wealthiest 10% of households can afford the average house price of £298,000, requiring 8.6 years of average income, compared to a ratio almost half that size in 1999, exposing a severe housing affordability crisis across the UK.
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56% Bias Score