Published in December 2011

How house prices have changed around the world

by Cliff D'Arcy | Find out how house prices changed around the world in 2011!

What 2012 has in store for house prices

by Neil Faulkner | What do the forecasters think will happen to house prices in 2012? And how did they fare with their 2011 predictions?

House prices: Best and worst performing UK areas in 2011

by Cliff D'Arcy | We reveal the best and worst performing areas in the UK for rising house prices in 2011...

London parking space costs more than a house in the North

by Robert Powell | Britain’s regional house price gulf now means that a parking space in London is worth more than a house in Middlesbrough...

House prices end year marginally higher

by Simon Ward | Rightmove says prices continue to hold steady but warns of "fragmented and uncertain" 2012.

House prices dipping slightly, says Halifax

by Simon Ward | The bank's latest monthly house price index finds prices dropping in November.

The house prices in the UK have yet to crash

by Cliff D'Arcy | According to this report, UK house prices are 20% to 28% too high. But will they fall?

Pre-World War One homes enjoy biggest price increases

by Simon Ward | A Halifax survey reveals how four property age bands have performed over the past 25 years.

Published in November 2011

Contradictory news on house prices

by Simon Ward | The Land Registry and Nationwide paint very different pictures of the state of the housing market.

House prices fall as market at quietest level for 40 years

by Simon Ward | Hometrack's November index says prices continue to gradually decline as buyers dwindle.

House prices ‘unlikely to recover’, warns Bank economist

by Simon Ward | Monetary Policy Committee member David Miles predicts that the average age of first-time buyers may rise to 44 if the property slump continues.

Huge increase in house prices in market towns

by John Fitzsimons | New research has uncovered a phenomenal increase in house prices in market towns.

Why house price forecasts are dangerous

by Neil Faulkner | Forecasting is not just a bit of fun, it has serious destructive effects on a household's wealth.

You’re always better off as a homeowner, even if house prices fall

by Neil Faulkner | House prices are forecast to fall but for many peak buyers, it'll work out ok in the end.

Published in October 2011

House prices to fall 10% by 2013

by John Fitzsimons | The next couple of years are likely to see house prices fall. But will first-time buyers really benefit?

It's obvious today the property market has slumped!

by Andrew Morgan | We've just had the clearest sign yet that the property market has slumped - Relocation, Relocation has been axed by Channel Four.

New crisis hits the housing market

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell reports on the escalating level of rental rates and finds out what can be done to solve this new housing crisis...

The house price problem that's crippling the market

by Robert Powell | House prices are falling, yet optimism among property sellers is peaking. Robert Powell finds out why...

Published in September 2011

Cigarette smokers damage house prices

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell investigates how the odd cigarette could push down the price of your property...

Average house price to hit £200,000 by 2015

by John Fitzsimons | One think tank reckons house prices will reach a new peak within four years

Worst housing crisis in thirty years

by Robert Powell | Home ownership rates will fall to their lowest levels since the 1980s, according to a new study. Robert Powell reports on this looming property crisis.

Published in August 2011

Global meltdown will boost house prices

by Harvey Jones | We've created a house price monster, and not even a global meltdown can stop it.

The most expensive homes on the market

by John Fitzsimons | The number of properties valued in excess of £1m and up for sale has jumped of late. We check out some of the homes you could buy if money was no object!

Property doesn't beat inflation

by Neil Faulkner | Over the very, very long-term property prices don't beat inflation – and yet the return homeowners get still wallops rising prices. Here's how.

Most affordable property in eight years

by Robert Powell | The number of ‘affordable’ towns is at its highest since 2003, according to Halifax. But does this really point to a recovering property market?

Published in July 2011

House prices will struggle for a decade

by John Fitzsimons | A new report warns that house prices are in for a tough ten years.

The 10 cheapest places to rent

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell takes a look at the cities and towns where tenants can get hold of the cheapest properties...

Published in June 2011

How Google predicts house prices

by Robert Powell | Search term data gleaned from Google can now provide an early warning of movements in house prices...

House price indices are a waste of time

by Neil Faulkner | Mortgage broker John Charcol has claimed that Halifax's and Nationwide's house-price indices are “a farce”, but is this really true?

Why house prices will rise over the next five years

by John Fitzsimons | Homeowners are confident house prices will rise in the coming years. Are they right to be so positive?

Published in May 2011

Why property is profitable

by Ed Bowsher | The British love investing in property but why is it so profitable?

What the next year holds in store for house prices

by Neil Faulkner | Opinions vary on the prospects for house prices over the next 12 months, ranging from no change to “a second leg” of the house price correction.

If you're gonna sell, sell now

by Ed Bowsher | Your house is worth less than you think. And it's probably not going to rise any time soon.

Worst house price slump for a generation!

by Cliff D'Arcy | House prices are set to slide for five years, according to this new report.

Published in April 2011

Four ways to fix the housing market

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell looks at four ways to fix our broken property sector...

The cheapest street to buy a home

by Robert Powell | Find out if you live on the most affordable street in England and Wales...

Published in March 2011

The street where homes cost £6.4m

by John Fitzsimons | If you want to buy a home on Victoria Road, it will cost you an absolute fortune!

10 ways to devalue your home

by Rachel Wait | Rachel Wait takes a look at some of the potential areas that could reduce the value of your property...

It's cheaper to buy property than rent!

by Robert Powell | It’s now cheaper to buy a property than rent – or is it? Robert Powell assesses the options...

Property market faces paralysis

by John Fitzsimons | 2011 will see the bulk of the property market in a state of paralysis, according to one property portal.

Published in February 2011

House prices now at 2003 levels

by Neil Faulkner | What does the real price of houses tell us about the property market?

The website that can devalue your home

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell investigates how the new crime mapping tool could wrongly knock pounds off the value of your property...

House prices rocket by over 90%

by Christina Jordan | Despite the global recession the last decade has still seen UK house prices boom.

Housing market is fairly priced

by Neil Faulkner | By one measure, house prices are looking quite reasonable.

Published in January 2011

Now is the time to buy property

by Neil Faulkner | Now is a good time to buy your own home, particularly because so many people think it isn't.

The cheapest places to buy property in 2011

by Robert Powell | Dropping but generally steady house prices and low interest rates could make 2011 a good time to buy property – but where should you buy? Robert Powell investigates...