House prices fell a further -1.5% in December

Figures show property values continue to fall

Latest Halifax figures show property values continue to fall

Director of Benham and Reeves, Marc von Grundherr, commented:

“For the last two years, many buyers have been borrowing beyond their means to offer above the odds and beat other buyers to the punch in what has been an extremely competitive market.

But with increasing mortgage rates adding to the cost of living squeeze, they are no longer acting with the same degree of over-...