News Archive 2009

House prices slide further 2.5%

Tuesday, January 6, 2009 - 13:00
The average UK house price slid a further 2.5 per cent, according to new figures released by Nationwide.

Its December review revealed the fall had taken the average price to just £153,048, 15.9 per cent ...More...

South East sees largest population change

Monday, January 5, 2009 - 21:00
The South East has attracted more people from around the UK than any other region in the last ten years, research has revealed.

Between 1998 and 2007 more than 2.2 million people moved to the area, with half ...More...

MPC expected to announce further rate cut

Monday, January 5, 2009 - 13:00
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to announce another interest rate cut this week.

Businesses appear keen on further reductions, with some asking for one per cent to be remove ...More...

House prices fall further 2.2%

Saturday, January 3, 2009 - 13:00
House prices have taken a further turn for the worse, the Halifax has revealed. By its calculation the average property in the UK dropped 2.2 per cent in value last month.

The fall takes prices back to Augus ...More...

Nationwide says no to further rate cuts

Friday, January 2, 2009 - 13:00
Nationwide building society has said it will not lower the rate of some of its mortgage products.

The lender has introduced a 'floor' of two per cent – should the government cut rates further next week, ...More...