UK Housing Market Data Response RICS Residential Market Survey (Sep. 13) The RICS reported another strong rise in new buyer enquires in September, even before today’s launch of the Help to Buy mortgage guarantee. But with interest rates on the first guaranteed mortgage... 8th October 2013 · 1 min read
UK Housing Market Chart Pack Tight housing market conditions push up prices Fears that another house price boom is on the way risk becoming self-fulfilling, as buyers rush into the market and sellers stay away in anticipation of future price gains. But demand still faces... 3rd October 2013 · 1 min read
UK Housing Market Data Response Halifax House Prices (Sep. 13) House prices rose further in September according to the Halifax, driven up by a release of some pent-up housing demand. The mortgage guarantee aspect of Help to Buy may push prices up further, but we... 3rd October 2013 · 1 min read
US Housing Market Data Response Mortgage Applications (Sep.) Mortgage applications for home purchase rose in September, the first gain in three months. This may be an early sign that borrowers are starting to adjust to the higher interest rate environment. 2nd October 2013 · 1 min read
US Housing Market Data Response CoreLogic House Prices (Aug. 13) CoreLogic house prices for August paint a picture of a market that is losing some steam. Even so, there is little sign that higher mortgage interest rates are threatening to derail the housing... 1st October 2013 · 1 min read
UK Housing Market Data Response Mortgage Lending (Aug. 13) Another steady rise in mortgage approvals indicates a housing market that is gradually recovering. But the growth in lending is likely to remain modest, despite attempts by the Government to... 30th September 2013 · 1 min read
UK Housing Market Data Response Land Registry Repeat Sales Index (Aug. 13) The Land Registry house price index recorded a surprisingly weak 0.1% monthly rise in August, setting it apart from other, stronger measures. But it confirmed that London, where house price inflation... 27th September 2013 · 1 min read
UK Housing Market Data Response Nationwide House Prices (Sep. 13) With conditions in the housing market very tight, September saw another strong rise in prices of 0.9%. But the good news is that, in response to growing concerns about the pace of these gains, the... 27th September 2013 · 1 min read
US Housing Market Data Response New Home Sales (Aug. 13) New home sales did not fully reverse July’s unexpectedly sharp drop. But August’s data seem consistent with our view that the rise in mortgage interest rates seen over recent months will cool, but not... 25th September 2013 · 1 min read
UK Housing Market Update When will the Financial Policy Committee act to restrain house prices? Despite extensive media coverage, outside of central London there is little evidence of a house price boom, and there has been no increase in the stock of mortgage debt. Therefore, there seems little... 25th September 2013 · 1 min read
UK Economics Update Financial Policy Committee plays down bubble fears Today’s statement by the Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee (FPC) lacked drama. While the Committee is keeping a close eye on developments in the housing market, the approach for now is... 25th September 2013 · 1 min read
US Housing Market Data Response Case-Shiller Home Prices (Jul. 13) The latest rise in the annual rate of house price inflation in July may be the most eye-catching part of today’s Case-Shiller house price report. But the real story is a welcome slowdown in the... 24th September 2013 · 1 min read
UK Housing Market Data Response BBA Mortgage Lending (Aug. 13) The number of mortgages approved by banks increased again in August. But the momentum in mortgage lending growth appears to be fading, and there is scant evidence that a renewed secured credit boom is... 24th September 2013 · 1 min read
US Housing Market Update New home prices set to slow by more than existing home prices House price growth for new-build homes is set to slow more quickly than price growth for the existing housing stock over the next year, cutting into the price premium attached to a new home. 23rd September 2013 · 1 min read
UK Housing Market Update Are mortgage rates set to rise? The sharp rise in swap rates in recent months has raised concerns that fixed mortgage rates will now follow. But while lenders will still be keen to maintain a healthy margin on any new lending, some... 20th September 2013 · 1 min read
US Housing Market Data Response Existing Home Sales (Aug. 13) The further rise in existing home sales in August may reflect a rush of sales from buyers keen to avoid any further rise in mortgage interest rates. 19th September 2013 · 1 min read
