Weekly Wrap – 31st January 2025

Introducing this Friday’s Weekly Wrap, where we bring the news to you. 

Every Friday we are ending your work week by wrapping up the last 7 days of news for you by choosing some key updates and events to share. This news will cover everything property, from estate agent fees to broker updates to government policy, and be a sure way for you to finish your week up to date.

In the past seven days we have seen house price growth soften, mortgage approvals rise, and comments on the suggested lower mortgage stress tests.  It’s time to dive into this week’s Weekly Wrap:

  1. Housing market kicks off 2025 with 12% rise in agreed sales
  2. House price growth softens to 4.1%
  3. Gross mortgage lending hits £21.3bn in December and mortgage approvals on the rise
  4. Debate needed over lower mortgage stress tests
  5. FOI request points to marked drop in DA numbers
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