Posts Tagged ‘Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’

Rics: Housing market remains in the doldrums

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has today reported that the UK housing market remained weak in June with house prices falling more than expected. According to the Institution, homeowners remain reluctant to put their properties up for sale, while buyers remain uncertain about the economic climate. These factors, together with the ongoing mortgage [...]

Rics: Spring selling hit by lack of mortgage availability

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has today reported that the traditional spring selling season has been hit by a lack of mortgage finance and economic uncertainty. This time of year is traditionally busy for the housing market but securing a mortgage remains difficult for many potential buyers – particularly first-time buyers. Furthermore, the [...]

Rics: House viewings pick up due to warm weather

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has today reported a pick up in the number of house viewings in April, as a result of the warm weather. This time of year is traditionally busy for the housing market but securing a mortgage remains difficult for many potential buyers – particularly first-time buyers. Furthermore, the [...]

Housing market remains subdued, say surveyors

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has today revealed the UK housing market remained weak last month. The Institution’s March monthly survey revealed sales and prices were flat, while interest from prospective buyers was waning. However, London appears to be bucking the trend with house prices in the capital rising for a second consecutive [...]

Rics: Housing market remains subdued

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has today revealed the UK housing market remains weak. However, it appears house price falls are easing. While prices in England and Wales continued to fall last month, it was at the slowest pace since last summer. The Rics revealed 26% more surveyors reported house price falls than [...]