And after a decade long-boom in house prices, the past 12 months have been a real turning point. Real house prices have already fallen 13%, and last month Rightmove reported a £6,000 decline in average asking prices. But some commentators believe the worst is still to come due to higher interest rates and a struggling …
In recent months, the US Housing Market has seen record house prices, mortgage rates quadrupling from 2 to 8%, and price to income multiples worse than 2006. It is a familiar story across the world. But, so far US house prices have seemed to defy gravity. Yet how long can they remain so elevated? Is …
UK house prices are overvalued, which is why prices have started falling in most regions across the country. But, the big question is how far do prices need to fall? And where are prices most overvalued? How OVERVALUED are UK House Prices?Watch this video on YouTube In the aftermath of the 1990s recession, UK …
How The Irish Economy Overtaken Brexit Britain? Why Ireland's Economy Surpassed The UKWatch this video on YouTube In the post-war period the Republic of Ireland, stood in the shadow of its richer neighbour, with average incomes nearly three times less than the UK. Yet, over the next few decades, the Irish economy was transformed and …
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 …