Inflation

The Bank of England has raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point to 5.5% because of concerns about inflation.

The expected interest rate rise tomorrow will hit borrowers and could create economic weakness, experts say.

Fears yet more rate rises could prompt a property market collapse are well wide of the mark, according to Moneynet.

House price growth is beginning to cool despite the annual rate of inflation breaking the 10% barrier, says Nationwide.

Increased stamp duty has made house prices more volatile and reduced property transactions by as much as 500,000, according to research.

I went to a presentation by a fund manager about 18 months ago and one of the topics addressed was that of inflation. He detailed that he had concerns about the re-emergence of inflation and that it was 'a lonely corner' when in discussion with other...

Every town in the UK now has an average house price of at least £100,000, according to the Halifax House Price Index, first quarter.

Base rate jumps and the introduction of Home Information Packs (HIPs) means property sellers are likely to put their plans on ice, an expert has warned.

The pound hit a 26-year high against the dollar this morning fuelling yet more predictions of interest rate rises.

The average house price fell a fraction in February compared with the previous month, according to figures issued by the government, despite a continuing climb in the value of annual house price inflation.