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Image for UK house prices became slightly more affordable in 2024, Halifax says
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UK house prices became slightly more affordable in 2024, Halifax says

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Buying a new home in Britain became a little more affordable th...

28th November, 2024

Image for Asking prices for UK homes show big November dip but 2025 set for gains, Rightmove says
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Asking prices for UK homes show big November dip but 2025 set for gains, Rightmove says

(Reuters) – Asking prices for British homes fell over the last month by more than is usual for the t...

18th November, 2024

Image for UK homebuilder Persimmon flags cost concerns after strong Q3 sales
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UK homebuilder Persimmon flags cost concerns after strong Q3 sales

(Reuters) -British homebuilder Persimmon’s sales rates since the start of the third quarter were wel...

6th November, 2024

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Swedish government commission recommends easing mortgage repayment rules

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden should ease rules on mortgage borrowing and repayment which have made i...

4th November, 2024

Image for Hungary seeks housing boost from pensions ahead of 2026 election
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Hungary seeks housing boost from pensions ahead of 2026 election

By Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST (Reuters) -Hungary’s economy ministry proposed on Monday that savings in...

15th October, 2024

Image for UK property market strengthens, pressure on renters intensifies, RICS says
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UK property market strengthens, pressure on renters intensifies, RICS says

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s housing market recovered further last month, according to property surv...

10th October, 2024

Image for Exclusive-German chancellor lines up fresh crisis talks with property titans
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Exclusive-German chancellor lines up fresh crisis talks with property titans

By Tom Sims, John O’Donnell and Matthias Inverardi FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German Chancellor Olaf Scho...

2nd August, 2024

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Spain to crack down on holiday rentals to address housing crisis

Spain to crack down on holiday rentals to address housing crisis MADRID (Reuters) – Spain’s governme...

3rd July, 2024

Image for UK’s Berkeley turns to build-to-rent segment; raises earnings view
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UK’s Berkeley turns to build-to-rent segment; raises earnings view

UK’s Berkeley turns to build-to-rent segment; raises earnings view (Reuters) -British high-end homeb...

19th June, 2024

Image for UK housing market falters as rate cut hopes fade, RICS survey shows
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UK housing market falters as rate cut hopes fade, RICS survey shows

UK housing market falters as rate cut hopes fade, RICS survey shows By Andy Bruce (Reuters) – Britai...

13th June, 2024

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Asking prices for UK homes hit record high, Rightmove says

Asking prices for UK homes hit record high, Rightmove says LONDON (Reuters) – Prices of homes being...

20th May, 2024

Image for UK house prices fall for first time in 6 months as rates stay high
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UK house prices fall for first time in 6 months as rates stay high

UK house prices fall for first time in 6 months as rates stay high By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters...

5th April, 2024