1st September 2025 Ashley Webb of Capital Economics said: “The risk is that speculation over possible property tax rises in the autumn Budget, such as a mansion tax, hits buyer sentiment further in the coming months.” View article
UK wage growth drops to five-year low as jobs market slows Ashley Webb, UK economist at Capital Economics, said: “While there were some green shoots of a recovery in payroll employment in February, today’s data release shows that the labour market was still... 19th March 2026 · The Times
UK lenders raise mortgage rates amid warnings over inflation and energy prices Ashley Webb, UK economist at consultancy Capital Economics, said: “We think housing will pick up further this year. But if the conflict in the Middle East isn’t resolved swiftly, fewer interest rate... 9th March 2026 · Financial Times
UK house prices beat expectations to hit record high Ashley Webb, UK economist at Capital Economics, said: “The rise in the Halifax measure of house prices in February chimes with the same rise in prices on the Nationwide index and provides further... 6th March 2026 · The Times
