UK house prices rise at fastest pace in two years

Alex Kerr, an economist at the consultancy Capital Economics, said further declines in swap rates, which influence mortgage deals, in September suggested there was “scope for mortgage rates to fall...

Alex Kerr, UK economist at Capital Economics, said: “Further declines in swap rates in September suggest there is scope for mortgage rates to fall further and for house price growth to accelerate next...

Alex Kerr, economist at the consultancy Capital Economics, expects national house prices to “rise gradually” over the rest of this year, but said that price growth should “rebound more strongly next...