UK housing market faces gloom again due unexpected price rise

Posted on December 18, 2023   |  

UK home sellers are reducing property prices, with a 1.9% decline in December, exceeding the 20-year average.

UK Finance predicts an 8% decrease in lending for house purchases to £120 billion in 2024.

Despite recent price increases, a slump in prices in 2023 is anticipated due to affordability challenges and economic uncertainties.

The property market remains resilient despite significant interest rate hikes, supported by a stable labor market and fewer forced sales.

The Bank of England revised expectations, stating that fewer households are expected to struggle with mortgage repayments than initially estimated.