Economics

A programme of “behavioural nudges and incentives for collective action” – including property tax rebates – could promote the uptake of energy efficient tech across Britain’s housing stock, says…

"The UK property market has mirrored recent weather trends seen over the last month," says Garrington's research presenter, Olivia Wayne, in the buying agency's August property market snapshot - "with…

In the next few months many people will be faced with tough choices, says James Wyatt - now is the time to prepare.

"Real estate is more recession-proof than other assets, especially when it comes to luxury homes," argues Mickey Alam Khan, the New York-based president of Luxury Portfolio International.

Strutt & Parker now expects PCL property prices to end this year 2-5% higher than they started it, having predicted 5-10% growth through 2022 just a few months ago.

JLL estimates that sterling buyers are currently paying 35% more for London properties than they were in 2014, while those purchasing in US dollars are paying 3.8% less.

Economists question the Bank’s latest forecasts while the direction of travel for mortgage costs is less open to debate, writes Knight Frank's head of UK residential research.

Today's rate rise is the biggest increase in 27 years, and comes as the BoE warns that the UK will be in a long recession by the end of this year.

"It's over," declares The Guardian's Economics Editor, Larry Elliott. "An era of ever-rising house prices stimulated by cheap money is coming to an end."

“There is significant scope for countries to improve the design and functioning of housing taxes,” declares the OECD, as it advises high-income economies including the UK to cut residential transaction…

"There is no doubt that there is a cool breeze blowing in the London market,” says Roarie Scarisbrick of buying agency Property Vision - but the consensus amongst 21 prime property pundits canvassed…

"There are no ifs or buts in our commitment to the 2% inflation target,” said Andrew Bailey, as he confirmed a 0.5% base rate hike is "on the table" for August.