UK property
Property plays a vital role in the British economy. House prices underpin consumer spending, which accounts for about two-thirds of Britain’s growth. So investors should keep an eye on the state of the UK housing market.
Recent articles
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(09 February 10)
Massive public debt and the rising cost of credit mean asset prices are set to tumble. And nowhere is this more true than in the property market. John Stepek explains why.
(06 February 10)
John Stepek highlights the best news and views from the MoneyWeek team. The markets tanked as Greece kicked off Europe’s “Asia crisis”, Tim Price told us all about his scariest meeting ever, and Merryn Somerset Webb finds a way RBS shares could be used... by babies.
(04 February 10)
The prospects for property are grim across the board, says Tom Bulford. Don’t be fooled by recent optimism in the sector – this bear market will be long and painful. Here's why.