Some notes on housing-market research, methodology updates, and source notes, built to show how the signals are interpreted and where the numbers come from. Best case, you find it interesting, worst, you killed some time whilst the kettle boils.
June 20, 2024
And interest rates are held yet again at 5.25%, not what I was expecting at all!
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August 14, 2024
Inflation has risen following a decent downward run. What does this mean for prices and, more importantly, for mortgage holders regarding interest rates?
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June 19, 2024
Inflation falls to 2%, back in line with normal levels.
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September 4, 2024
Today, the Grenfell Tower Enquiry Report was released. Am I surprised at the outcome? No, but I am surprised at just how scathing the report has been of everyone, right up to the government level.
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September 18, 2024
Inflation remained steady at 2.2% in August 2024. There was hope it would dip below 2% by this point in the year, but holding instead of increasing is still welcome. It's still good news for interest rates, we hope.
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September 24, 2024
Andrew Bailey, the Governor of the Bank of England, has suggested he expects interest rates to fall but is not so open to suggesting when. However, let's take it as good news.
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