The Halifax House Price Index

The Halifax House Price Index has been in place since 1983, reporting on the status of the housing market as reflected in the average amount paid by buyers for a residence.  The latest report indicates that 2012 will not be much different than 2011, varying up or down by only 2%.  It should be noted, [...]

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House upkeep costs creep forward

According to economists the cost to run and own a home in Scotland has increased by £116 in the year to March. Mortgage payments have fallen but the increase in repairs and the cost of energy has increased overall by 1.4% to the average of £8,600. Costs were lower than three years ago Bank of [...]

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Halifax Reports Annual House Price Inflation of 9.6%

The Halifax has published its November House Price update. Key finidings are:

· House prices rose by 1.7% in November. There are some signs, however, of a likely cooling in housing market activity over the next few months. The market continues to be supported by strong fundamentals underpinned by a UK economy that has now recorded [...]

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