1st June 2026 Ashley Webb, senior UK economist at Capital Economics, said: “[The fall] provides further evidence that the leap in mortgage rates since the start of the Iran war is denting house price growth.” View article
UK house prices remain flat amid concern about inflation Ashley Webb, senior UK economist at Capital Economics, said there was now a “clear risk that house prices fall further in the coming months”, amid a combination of higher mortgage costs and... 7th October 2026 · The Times
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
