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 economy grows faster than first estimated in second quarter Ashley Webb, economist at Capital Economics, said the data suggested the economy would expand 0.5 per cent in the third quarter. But households and businesses face higher borrowing and energy costs... 30th September 2026 · Financial Times
Buyers brace for £1,000 mortgage hit from interest rate rises Capital Economics has only forecast two rises to 4.25pc, but this will still bring a major shock to homebuyers. The consultancy has also raised its expectations for 10-year gilt yields as borrowing... 21st September 2026 · The Telegraph
UK house prices up 0.2% in August Ashley Webb, senior economist at Capital Economics, said the modest rise “underlines the continued drag on buyers’ appetite from the previous rise in mortgage rates”. He added: “Uncertainty over... 3rd September 2026 · The Times
