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The latest Halifax house price index shows a 1.9 increase for November to January.

Halifax: House prices up over last three months

A rise in house prices over the last three months is the first year-on-year increase in this measure for two years, say Halifax.

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Brits ‘more optimistic’ about housing market

More Brits expect house prices to rise than fall over the coming twelve months, according to the latest research.

School results can push house prices down.

Families stuck in the middle of house price battle

There is no good news for families looking to make headway on the property market. House prices have reportedly dropped by 0.4 per cent in August and for those families living close to a school it seems the GCSE results could have just as much of an impact on house prices as the economic climate.

House prices showed improvement in May.

House prices show improvement as market stabilises

The forecast for UK house prices is a stable one following a recent price rise. UK house prices have recorded a slight rise for May for the second consecutive month.

Halifax reports rise in housing affordability.

Nelson tops housing affordability list

Nelson, Bootle and Darwin have topped the list of the most affordable towns for key UK workers. According to the Halifax Key Worker Housing Review housing affordability in the UK has improved by 38 per cent since 2007.

Mortgages becoming more affordable

Mortgages 'most affordable for 14 years'

Good news for first-time buyers or anyone seeking a remortgage - figures from the end of last year show that mortgage payments for a new borrower were at their lowest as a proportion of disposable earnings for 14 years.

Halifax launches first time buyer loan with cashback

Halifax unveils first time buyer mortgage with no fees

A fee-free first time buyer mortgage with £500 cashback has been introduced by the Halifax. The mortgage, which has a lending rate of 5.99 per cent, is available between 85 and 90 per cent loan to value.

Families in Woking enjoy house price boost

Woking 'UK's top house price performer in 2011'

Families with homes in Woking have some good news to blow away the January blues. It seems Woking is the UK's top house price performer in 2011, rising a whopping 16% in a report comparing 130 towns by the house price team at Halifax.

Halifax expects house prices to drop in 2012

Halifax warns of 'weak' property market in 2012

The latest property market report from Halifax warns that the housing industry is operating at a ‘very weak level’ - with further average house price falls of 0.9% in November. This is a setback after an increase of 1.2% in October.

House prices went up 1.2 per cent last month

Property prices up by 1.2% in October, says Halifax

The cost of a home in the UK went up by 1.2 per cent last month, according to data from the Halifax. According to the lender’s latest house price index, the average house is now worth in the region of £163,311.

Halifax: House prices 'lacking genuine direction'

Average UK house price ‘is now £161,132’

The cost of a home in Britain fell slightly last month, latest figures suggest. According to the Halifax, September’s house prices dropped by 0.5 per cent to around £161,132, some 2.3 per cent lower than the same period last year.

Rural premium up 35% in 10 years

Countryside premium rises to £27,000

Buyers looking for a home away from the hustle and bustle of the city can expect to fork out an extra £27,000 for that peaceful countryside setting. Halifax’s latest annual Rural Housing Review claims the rural premium has gone up 35 per cent over the last decade.

The average UK house price 'is £161,743'

Property prices down 2.6% in the past 12 months

Britain’s house prices slipped by 1.2 per cent last month, bringing the cost of the average home to £161,743, according to new data from the Halifax. The lender said property values have fallen 2.6 per cent in the year to August.

Mortgages at their most affordable since 1999

Buying a home ‘at its most affordable level since 1999’

New borrowers are spending on average 28 per cent of their disposable income on mortgage payments – the lowest level in 12 years and down by almost half from a peak of 48 per cent in 2007, latest analysis reveals.

House prices rose 0.3 per cent in July

Average UK house price ‘is £163,981’, says Halifax

House prices were steady during July, with the cost of a typical UK home rising 0.3 per cent during the month to £163,981, new figures from the Halifax indicate. On an annual basis, however, prices were 2.6 per cent lower than last year.

Snowdonia is least expensive national park

Brits pay £100,000 premium for national park properties

Property buyers in England and Wales pay an additional £100,000 on average to live in national parks, Halifax research shows. The typical cost of a home in these picturesque areas is around £293,920 – 48 per cent higher than their county average.

Are savings and house price levels linked?

Link explored between house prices and savings

Savings and house prices tend to go hand in hand, but there are some areas that break the rule, according to a Halifax study. Hackney residents have the lowest average savings balances, yet house prices are typically 74 per cent above the UK average.

House prices rose by 1.2 per cent in June

House prices up by 1.2% in June, says the Halifax

Britain's property market enjoyed an unexpected bounce last month, as house prices increased by 1.2 per cent, boosted by low interest rates and a rise in employment, according to the latest Halifax index.

London has seen the biggest rise in value

House prices jump £150,000 in wealthy areas

If your family home is in a ‘prosperous’ area, and you’ve owned your property for at least 10 years, chances are you’ve seen a rise in value. Improved house prices means some homes are worth almost £150,000 more than they were a decade ago.

Calls to change how house prices are reported

Government should do more to clarify house prices

One independent mortgage advisor wants to see a change to the way house prices are reported, with too much emphasis being placed on the seasonally adjusted figures, which can affect the real figures so much that the comment generated is often misleading.

Average house 'is currently worth £160,519'

Property prices rise 0.1% but trend still pointing downwards

House prices inched up by 0.1 per cent in May to £160,519, but fell by 1.2 per cent over the quarter, new figures from the Halifax indicate. The lender's index also shows that average property values fell by 4.2 per cent from the previous year.

Coastal house prices have more than doubled

Cost of living by the sea has more than doubled in 10 years

Property prices in seaside towns have more than doubled in the past decade, according to latest figures. The Halifax study shows house prices in 97 coastal resorts across England and Wales have risen by 128 per cent since 2001.

Household costs amped by energy bills

Energy bills 'drive up the cost of running a home'

The cost of running a home has soared to its highest level since 2008, ignited by mounting utility bills, research by the Halifax suggests. Utility bills have been the biggest factor, rising 19 per cent in three years.

Rising costs of running a home

Cost of running a home hits three-year high

The cost of owning and running a home in the UK has risen to a three-year high according to an annual survey by Halifax. The research found that lower mortgage repayments have been offset by increases in many bills and maintenance costs.

House prices dipped 1.4 per cent last month

Property prices suffer biggest fall in 18 months

April's house prices experienced their biggest annual drop in 18 months as weak consumer confidence kept potential buyers away, according to the latest house price index from the Halifax. The average cost of a home is now £160,395.

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