Property research desk

Market notes, data checks & field commentary

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.

UK mortgage arrears fall, repossessions rise

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February 11, 2025

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UK mortgage arrears fall, repossessions rise

The latest data from the UK Finance suggests that although the number of arrears cases are falling in the UK, repossessions are increasing.

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Properties in Edinburgh close to the £5m point.

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January 13, 2025

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Properties in Edinburgh close to the £5m point.

It doesn't seem like that long ago when properties in places like Glasgow or Edinburgh were passing the £1m mark, now some are nearing the £5m point like this one.

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Rogue fire consultant puts lives at risk

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February 9, 2025

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Rogue fire consultant puts lives at risk

Tri Fire is a company that issues EWS1 safety certificates for building cladding. Allegations emerged this week that certificates may not have been issued correctly and it may be intentional.

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February 6, 2025

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Interest Rates drop to 4.5%

The Bank of England voted to reduce the base rate From 4.75% to 4.5% today, great news, or is it? Perhaps not!

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January 17, 2025

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FCA propose to simplify mortgages

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK regulator for mortgage lending, has suggested that rules for mortgage lending could be loosened, allowing many to borrow more.

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