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Mortgage approvals for house purchase jump to two-year high in August

Some 64,900 loans for house purchase were approved in August, the Bank of England said.

The Independent UK

Average UK house price hits two-year high amid ‘positive summer’ for market

Halifax said it expects house prices ‘to continue their modest growth through the remainder of this year’.

Evening Standard

Annual house price growth picked up in August, says Nationwide

Average prices were 2.4% higher year-on-year, up from 2.1% in July and the fastest pace since December 2022, the building society said.

The Independent UK

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Craig Bellamy names first Wales squad with goalkeeper Karl Darlow handed call up

The Dragons open their Nations League campaign at home to Turkey on September 6 before playing Montenegro away three days later in their first fixtures under their new manager

The Independent UK

London house prices up 0.2% on average in May — can you guess which borough saw a 5% boost?

One London borough saw home values boosted by over £27,000, but Prime Central London continues to see house prices tumble

Evening Standard

UK house prices remain subdued for third successive month

Sales average £288,455 in June but recent cuts in mortgage rates offer hope for market, says Halifax

The Guardian - UK

Major mortgage lenders chopping rates as competition heats up

Halifax, HSBC UK, Barclays, Santander and NatWest are among those to have made rate cuts this week, or outlined plans to do so.

The Independent UK

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The great mortgage gamble: Is now the right time to buy a home — or should you wait for a rate reduction?

With mortgage market volatility and interest rates still high, many would-be buyers are facing the same dilemma — is now the right time to buy? The experts assess the options

Evening Standard

Average UK house price increased by 1.1% annually in April

The house price figures were released as data showed that Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation slowed to 2% in May.

The Independent UK

Mortgage approvals dip despite increase in lending

Bank of England data released on Friday has revealed that there were 61,100 mortgage approvals for house purchases in April.

The Independent UK

North Carolina Republican dismisses 2018 state election fraud as ‘fairly minor’

Dan Bishop says state board that called for new election after illegal absentee ballot collection was ‘under Democrat control’

The Guardian - US

Pro-Israel groups target Republican House candidate they deem antisemitic

Former Indiana congressman John Hostettler wants his old seat back, but past remarks have prompted attacks from pro-Israel groups

The Guardian - US

Rev. Mark Harris Wins Republican Nomination For U.S. House

Rev. Mark Harris secures Republican nomination in NC after 2018 scandal. Changes expected in NC congressional delegation.

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Our final March Super Tuesday preview – North Carolina

Welcome to the Monday, March 4, 2024, Brew.

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Three questions North Carolina primaries may answer - Roll Call

North Carolina voters will choose nominees for five open House seats where Republicans are favored in November, and one Toss-up seat.

The Guardian - US

Trump downplays Nikki Haley as rival in New Hampshire primary

Voter turnout for the first 2024 primary contest in the nation expected to be high, with polls set to begin closing at 7pm ET

Evening Standard

Mortgage price falls: how first-time buyers and re-mortgagers can take advantage of lower rates

With house prices bottoming out and banks competing for fixed-rate mortgages, now could be the time to get on the property ladder or secure a better deal on your existing loan.

The Independent UK

Average UK house price ended last year £4,800 higher than at end of 2022 – index

The typical UK house price in December 2023 was £287,105, up from £282,305 in the same month a year earlier, Halifax said.

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Evening Standard

Living in London: essential advice for first-time buyers, renters and homeowners in 2024

Will house prices go up or down? What next for mortgage rates? Where are the best value neighbourhoods now? Your home-buying questions answered

The Guardian - UK

What does keeping UK interest rates on hold mean for homeowners and savers?

Decision not to increase rates from 5.25% will be relief for many but some mortgage holders are already paying more

Roll Call

At the Races: Shutdown? Shhh ... - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

The Independent UK

Composer Bernstein's children defend Bradley Cooper's prosthetic nose after 'Maestro' is criticized

After Bradley Cooper’s prosthetic nose in the trailer for the upcoming Leonard Bernstein biopic “Maestro” stoked criticism of antisemitism, the conductor’s children have come to the defense of the actor

The Independent UK

Interest rate hike adds £24 a month on to average tracker mortgage payment

The 0.25 percentage point rise will add on £23.71 on average to monthly tracker payments, adding up to nearly £285 per year.

Evening Standard

UK house prices fall at fastest annual rate for 14 years

The price of a typical home is now 4.5 per cent below the August 2022 peak

The Independent UK

Recession fears as house prices slump and manufacturers suffer worst month since lockdown

Price of a typical home is now 4.5 per cent below the August 2022 peak

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