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Why record UK house prices could be falling again soon

London (CNN Business)Britain’s housing market is on a tear. Pent-up demand following lockdowns, a temporary tax cut, record low-interest rates, and government support for workers and mortgage holders have spurred a rebound that’s taken analysts by surprise. The average price of a UK home soared to an all-time high in September, according to leading mortgage […]

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UK house prices rise despite uncertainty over Brexit and election

UK house prices rebounded in November despite continued uncertainty around the outcome of Brexit and the upcoming general election, according to Britain’s biggest mortgage lender. The average price of a home rose 1% to £234,625 last month, Halifax said, marking the largest monthly rise since February. It signals a slight recovery after two months of declines and […]