TPP612: December Market Update

December might be here, but the property market isn’t taking a Christmas break yet! In our final market update of the year, Rob & Rob reveal the latest big new stories – from a surprising rental boom flying under the radar to the unexpected house price growth over the past year. (1:11) Let’s start by looking at house prices.  (6:07) What’s the latest on mortgage rates?  (9:05) The shock data from the rental market.  (14:30) Has the leasehold reform timeline finally been revealed?  (15:33) Is Boxing Day really one of the busiest for house viewings?  (16:51) Hub Extra.    Links mentioned: House prices:  Nationwide house price index  Zoopla house price index  UK property market surges but warnings of Budget’s impact linger  UK property sector hit by fears of resurgent inflation    Mortgages:  Mortgage approvals hit two-year high in pre-Budget rush  Bank of England’s shock warning over long term housing costs  Rents:  Private rent and house prices, UK: November 2024  Chronic shortage of rental homes to worsen due to Labour squeeze on landlords  Net migration to the UK hit record 900,000 in 2023  Latest rent control grab by politicians slammed by industry  Leasehold:  Leasehold reform timeline unveiled  Hub Extra:  That Christmas  The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Find out more about Property Hub Invest