With the announcement that UK inflation fell to a 15-month low of 7.9% in June, shares in UK property groups and housebuilders surged as investors predict mortgage rates will rise less than previously expected. In our latest blog, CrowdProperty co...

As inflation remains persistently high, the Bank of England has raised rates to the highest level in 15 years with a larger than expected 0.5% increase to 5%. In our latest blog, CrowdProperty reviews how these measures will impact mortgage rates,...

With the Bank of England’s base rate at its highest level since 2008 and the Renters’ Reform Bill set to transform the private renting market, CrowdProperty reviews the impact of the latest economic and political measures on the property market. <...

Despite inflation and energy prices remaining high, leading to predictions of interest rates continuing to rise, the UK economy seems to be turning a corner. CrowdProperty reviews the latest market commentary and the outlook for both the property ...

Earlier this month, the Chancellor set out his plan to halve inflation, grow the economy and get debt falling with the Spring Budget. However, the collapse of two US banks and rescue of Credit Suisse plus an unexpected rise in inflation which prom...

With the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voting to raise the interest rate to 4% this month and bank to business lending forecast to contract sharply, CrowdProperty reviews the latest market commentary and the outlook for the prope...

“As we enter 2023, the housing market will continue to be impacted by the wider economic environment… with house prices forecast to fall around 8% over the course of the year.”

Whilst the above statement from Kim Kinnaird, Director ...

Tom Short, CrowdProperty's Head of Credit, shares his thoughts on the property market over the past 12 months and expectations for 2023.

I have a slight sense of déjà vu as I pen this: a year ago, the first blog in this series opene...

In light of the Autumn Statement and as we come to the end of the year, CrowdProperty reviews the latest market commentary and what this will mean for the sector going forward.

With the rate of annual house price inflation falling t...

As the headlines continue to focus on the likelihood of recession, with rising interest rates and the cost of living crisis impacting the economy, CrowdProperty reviews the outlook for the property sector.

This week’s announcement f...

In the wake of the major political and economic activity which took place in September, CrowdProperty reviews how the market has responded as the dust begins to settle.

According to the Halifax House Price Index, house prices have d...

With a new Prime Minister in office, the recent Bank of England vote to raise the interest rate to 2.25%, and the Chancellor's mini-Budget announcement all taking place this month, CrowdProperty reviews the impact of the latest economic and politi...

Despite inflation rising and the prospect of further interest rate increases, the property market appears to be largely unaffected with continued price growth and persistent demand – but can this last? In this article, CrowdProperty reviews the la...

This month, our expert property team looks at important new Building Regulation changes which have come into force that will impact new homes and some existing homes.

What changes have been made to the Building Regulations and why s...

It’s not only temperatures soaring in July, as house prices continue to increase despite economic and political uncertainty. As inflation and interest rates continue to rise,  CrowdProperty reviews the latest market commentary and what this will m...