30 h. ago Britain's BIGGEST house price winners: Areas where prices have surged 70% in 20 years

Areas in London and Greater Manchester topped the list of locations which have seen super-sized price rises, according to estate agent Savills.

Politics

52 h. ago House prices hit new record high of nearly £300,000 says Halifax, as values rise at fastest pace since January

House prices have hit a new record high after the biggest monthly jump since January, according to the latest figures from Halifax.

Economics

52 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 07 November: IAG and Rightmove shares slide, ITV holds Sky talks

ITV has confirmed early stage talks over a possible sale of its broadcasting arm to Sky.

Politics

53 h. ago Average UK house price jumped to new record high in October, says Halifax

October saw the biggest monthly rise in UK house prices since January this year, the bank said.

Politics

53 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 07 November: House prices set new record, ITV holds Sky talks

ITV has confirmed early stage talks over a possible sale of its broadcasting arm to Sky.

Society

4 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 05 November: M&S profits tumble, Barratt Redrow guidance lifts shares

Marks & Spencer today said half-year profits were almost wiped out by the cyber attack that crippled the business earlier this year.

Politics

4 d. ago London house prices: new forecast reveals how much average home's value will increase by 2030

The average property in the capital is forecast to see a 13.6 per cent rise in value over the next five years — the lowest of any region in the country

Society

4 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 05 November: M&S profits slide, index lower after US sell

Marks & Spencer today said half-year profits were almost wiped out by the cyber attack that crippled the business earlier this year.

Politics

4 d. ago The real vs fake grass turf war dividing Britain: We reveal what an artificial lawn does to your house price

Battlelines are being drawn in gardens across Britain as the number of people using artificial lawn or paving over gardens rises.

Society

4 d. ago Savills reveals the areas where house prices are forecast to rise the most over five years

House prices are forecast to continue rising at a subdued pace, according to leading estate agent Savills, but some areas will massively outpace the average.

Politics

4 d. ago House prices will rise 22.2% in the next five years adding £80,000 onto typical value, says Savills

This will vary across Britain, though, with two regions tipped for growth of nearly 29% while another is set for less than 14%.

Economics

4 d. ago The real grass vs fake turf war dividing Britain: We reveal what an artificial lawn really does to your house price

Battlelines are being drawn in gardens across Britain as the number of people using artificial lawn or paving over gardens rises.

Society

4 d. ago Now 'Scaffold House' is affecting our house prices! Fury over five

Meadows View in Letton Road, Shipdham, Norfolk, is known to locals as Scaffold House and has been surrounded by building materials and detritus for the last five years.

Politics

5 d. ago The dream of a ‘forever home’ is losing relevance. Here’s why

Traditionally, people sought to buy a property that they could live in for decades

Politics

8 d. ago All the benefits of the Cotswolds without the price tag: Inside Britain's forgotten countryside idyll where the average house costs £239,000

While the Cotswolds stood out as the destination du jour for metropolitan emigres pre-pandemic, a new rural hub is catching the attention of families seeking a slice of The Good Life.

Economics

8 d. ago Amazon shares surge as AI boom fuels cloud growth; Nvidia boss says selling chips in China is Trump’s call – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsSouthern Water has ended its three month hosepipe ban that covered most of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.The water company, which told its customers that the River Test and River Itchen were at “critically low levels” in July, said it was able to lift the ban after wet weather in September and October.We’re incredibly grateful to our customers for their support and understanding during this challenging time.By working together, we’ve not only saved millions of litres of water each day, but also helped protect our precious chalk streams. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Amazon shares surge as AI boom fuels cloud growth; Nvidia boss says selling chips in China is Trump’s call – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsSouthern Water has ended its three month hosepipe ban that covered most of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.The water company, which told its customers that the River Test and River Itchen were at “critically low levels” in July, said it was able to lift the ban after wet weather in September and October.We’re incredibly grateful to our customers for their support and understanding during this challenging time.By working together, we’ve not only saved millions of litres of water each day, but also helped protect our precious chalk streams. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago UK house price growth slows as buyers ‘wait and see’ before Budget

A senior UK economist said house prices have remained subdued but are likely to continue rising slowly

Economics

9 d. ago House price hotspot: The Scottish city on track for inflation

“The market remains in a delicate condition given that interest rates and mortgage rates remain high in a recent historical context and economic growth is limited” – John Boyle, Rettie

Economics

9 d. ago House prices edge higher in October, says Nationwide as market remains 'resilient' in face of Budget tax hikes

House prices edged higher this month, according to the latest figures from Nationwide Building Society.

Economics