The average price for a London home has broken through the £600,000 and has almost doubled in price since 2009.
By 2020 first time buyers in London will need a salary of £102,000 and a deposit of £138,000, says charity Shelter.
The ONS have updated their index weighting reducing the average property price in London by £27,000 in February.
Latest analysis from Lloyds Bank shows affordability in UK cities is the worst since 2008 and now require 6.6 times annual earnings.
New data from the ONS shows the south East and London with double digit rise in house prices compared to the north widening the gap.
House prices are higher by 6.7% over the year and out of reach for many as London and the East are leading the regions.
The ONS data shows the pace of house price growth remains strong with London higher by 9.8% ahead of the UK average.
UK house sales were 8% lower in 2015 over the year with London and majority of towns leading the way.
A study produced by the CEBR for estate agent associations shows UK house prices are expected to rise by 50% in the next ten years.
Property prices in the UK have increased 7.0% over the year to October with an average price of £287,000 according to the ONS.
House prices in the capital have reached a new high in September and is likely to exceed half a million next month according to the Land Registry.
Sales of £1m plus properties are on average 11% in the first half of this year with London leading the fall according to data from Lloyds Bank.
Equity Release may involve a Lifetime Mortgage or a Home Reversion Scheme. To understand the features and risks, please ask for a personalised illustration. Equity Release may affect your entitlement to means tested state benefits and will impact on the size of your estate. For Equity Release London City Mortgages charge a fixed fee upon completion of £695. For Mortgages a fixed fee is charged on application. Typically this is from £295 up to £495 for the services selected.
Equity Release - Equity Released from your home will be secured against it. Mortgages – Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage or other loans secured against it. Think carefully before securing other debts against your home. The information contained in this website is subject to the UK regulatory regime and is therefore intended for consumers based in the UK.
CONTACT
Address:
9th Floor, 30 Crown Place
London, EC2A 4EB
Phone:
0800 955 0058
Email:
info@londoncitymortgages.co.uk
London City Mortgages Limited is a registered company in England & Wales under company number 09278987. London City Mortgages Limited is an Appointed Representative (FCA no. 655965) of Blackstone Moregate Limited (FCA no. 459051) which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. LCM and LCM Equity Release are trading names of London City Mortgages Limited.