America is the biggest economy in the world, it is also one of the richest with average GDP per capita of around $80,000. The richest three American billionaires own more wealth than the poorest 70 countries combined. In the post-war period, US GDP increased by 900% leading to unprecedented levels of income. But, there is …
House prices are falling at their fastest rate since 2009. With average prices 5% or £14,600 lower than last year. (Both Halifax and Nationwide reporting similar falls) Whilst Property experts are hoping for a soft landing, the market still has to absorb more bad news with a record fall in mortgage approvals and the impact …
High interest rates and falling house prices will fundamentally alter both the housing market, and also the economy. The last two house price crashes co-incided with two deep recessions and if prices fall as much as expected, it will worsen an already weak economy. But, it is not all bad news, falling prices could be …
We face multiple housing crises all at the same time. Mortgage rates are soaring, yet renters face a broken market for years with rising rents and a shortage of properties. Buying is out of reach for many, but renting is just as bad. There is a growing division between an elder generation who have paid …
It’s not a good time to be a member of the Monetary Policy Committee. Inflation far exceeding forecasts and the Bank was forced into something of a u-turn belatedly increasing interest rates in a shock-and-awe tactic designed to regain credibility. Some critics argue the recent interest rate rises are like using a sledgehammer to crack …
With mortgage rates soaring, and with the most pessimistic forecasts that house prices could fall by up to 35%, does it make sense to wait until after the current housing crisis has eased before buying? There’s no simple answer because it depends why you are buying and where you live. But, the housing market is …
House prices are falling in most parts of the country. With prices around £15,000 lower than last summer. After a prolonged boom, the house price inflation rate is turning negative with some of the fastest falls since the last crash. Adjusted for inflation, the real house price fall is 11% lower than last summer. FALLING …
Like many, my fixed rate mortgage deal expires very soon and so I am left with firstly the shock of how much the mortgage will increase and secondly the difficult question of whether to get a fixed rate mortgage or a variable tracker mortgage. Fixed or Variable Mortgage – What Should I Get?Watch this video …