Introducing Craig Fish, a veteran mortgage expert and market commentator with over two decades of experience as a mortgage broker.

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The video discusses the recent Halifax house price index for April 2024, indicating slight monthly growth in UK house prices by 0.1% after a previous fall, and an annual growth of 1.1%. It also covers comments from Amanda Bryden of Halifax, noting that the current market is finding stability amidst higher interest rates, with mortgage applications on the rise. The video also addresses expectations around the Bank of England's interest rates, with anticipation of rate cuts that could influence mortgage rates and the housing market.

00:00 Unpacking the Latest Halifax House Price Index
00:12 Diving Into the April 2024 House Price Data
00:33 Analyzing the Graph: Trends and Predictions
01:03 Expert Insights: Amanda Bryden's Analysis
01:33 The Reality Behind the Numbers
02:01 Market Dynamics: Interest Rates and Buyer Behavior
02:47 The Future of Property Prices and Interest Rates
03:25 Mortgage Rate Trends and Inflation Concerns
04:22 The Impact of Mortgage Rates on the Market
04:57 Viewer Engagement and Closing Remarks

https://www.halifax.co.uk/assets/pdf/...

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🔄 SWAP rate shifts
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🏦 Updates from the Bank of England and Government
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