Impact of COVID-19 on UK Housing Market

This article discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the housing market in the UK. It covers the decline in sales, the shift to virtual viewings, and potential changes in buyer behavior. The article also explores the effects of government actions on the housing market from 2009-2019.

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Table of Contents
How have average house prices in the UK changed over the period 2009-2019........................3
What are the economic determinants of the changes outlined in your own answer to Question
1...................................................................................................................................................5
How has the government action over the period 2009-2019 affected the UK housing market...7
Predict what would be the impact of COVID-19 on UK housing market...................................8
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................10
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................12

How have average house prices in the UK changed over the period 2009-2019
The housing market of UK has generated various interest in the year 2000 -2007. There was
increase in the price of UK housing in that period. Due to this, there was generation of increase
in equity for the home owners and the development of home ownership was affordable for
various segment of population (Chong, 2019). The rise in house price led to the increase in
household debt. Economy of UK has been in the midst and therefore for working in the recession
period, household balance sheet have been fragile as there is decrease in demand of housing. The
UK house prices prove that there is increase in number of indices. The housing price comparison
is based upon asking about the price at mortgage approval and managing the completion of price.
There should be simple average price for the accounting of changes in composition of properties.
There is area within UK in which data is collected for maintaining the functioning within
England and Wales (Gaffar, and Subhash, 2020). There is annual house price inflation over the
last 20 years on the basis of nationwide, Halifax, local government and communities
government. There is spectacular change within the housing price since the year 2007. This
situation within UK is different from the average and sustained region pattern of strong growth
(Komara, Sinaga, and Andati, 2019). The UK house prices have undergone same cyclical
episodes in the past. There was increase of 72% in the beginning of 2000.

Periods in which nominal prices have arrived sharply and days have to be managed within the
small scale. Halifax and nationwide house price have to be worked in real terms and they have to
be managed effectively (Lund, and Måseidvåg, 2018). There was inflation rate which was
calculated by the analysis of difference between nominal and real house price inflation. This
must be close to the official retail price index as it will help in in analysing the relative long term
leverage ratio. This is related with long term ratio which is indicated for sustainable level of
house pricing. It is concluded that earning distribution has been differentiated from the higher
ratio as it will provide help in knowing about why house prices are increased. There is
relationship between earnings and house prices (Pearson, 2017). According to the statistics,
there is an equilibrium ratio between pricing of house and earning of people. This can be
explained with an example that if the relationship is changed due to structural shifts in credit
availability then the interest rate will resign.

What are the economic determinants of the changes outlined in your own answer to Question 1
There are various factors related to economy which affects the average housing price within UK.
There are different elements related to supply and demand of housing which have to be
considered for analysing the condition of UK housing (Ren, and et. al., 2017). Some of the
factors are mentioned below-
 Affordability – this is related with the rise in income of the people which has affected the
housing rent as well as house constructions directly. As there is economic growth and
development, the demand for house is also increased. There is also demand for housing
which bends towards the luxurious goods. When the earning of people is more, the
housing rent and allowances are also increased as they are in high demand. The house

prices within UK have increased since 2009 at a faster rate as the growth of economy is
also increasing rapidly.
 Confidence - consumers are they the most essential factor which affect the demand for
houses. It is very important for managing demand of house that is directly connected with
confidence of consumer. the future of economy is totally dependent upon confidence of
people and hence, it affects the rating of housing market. when consumers are expecting
that housing price will increase, there is gradual rise in demand that is helpful for these
companies to gain profit. The demand for house is board then the income of people
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Interest rates - these are defined as one of the biggest factor which are helpful in determining the
mortgage interest repayment cost. There are various home owners in UK which are shifting for
variable mortgage rates as they are very common in dealing. When there is any change within
the base rate by banks there is is shift in the mortgage interest payments. It is the element which
is useful for determining the housing affordability. The mortgage payments have to analyse high
percentage of personal disposable income so that it is easy to you manage the functioning (Rizal,
Suhadak, and Kholid, 2017). This can be explained with an example that if a person has to
mortgage 150000 euros then and it has to pay. 5% change in base rate on monthly basis. This
proves that if there is a small change in interest rate then the decision making of people is
affected. The interest rates were 15% in the year 1992. At that time demand for housing
collapsed. Moreover, the housing rates in the year 2009 to 2014 work cut 20.5 percent. Interest
rates provided by bank were also decreased but the demand for housing remained low. the reason
behind minimised housing demand was like recession and unemployment (Morioka, Evans, and
de Carvalho, 2016).
 Population of England - there is gradual growth in in population within UK over 60
million within 2019. there is gradual increase of 6 million in UK population since 2012.
This is a very important factor that affects the housing demand. number of people does
not affect the housing rates but as there is change in demographic like the growth of
single people which has led to increase in housing demand. The rates of housing depend
upon average housing price. The housing demand does not depend upon the population
but it is dependent upon average size of household. There are some demographic as well

as social elements which are reason for increase in household number. Some of the
demographic changes include age of people who are living homes because of increased
life expectancy. This has led to increase in number of old people. Divorce rates are
increasing and hence, the number of single parent families is increasing. Due to this,
there is high increase in price of housing in UK.
Mortgage availability - this is known as element which determines effectiveness of demand for
houses. There is demand of housing because of the willingness of banks to lend mortgages.
When banks are giving mortgages with bigger income multiplies there is increase in demand for
housing. The finance mod gauging can depend upon strength of interbank which is affected by
land sector. Due to credit crisis within 2009, there is increase in cost of inter- bank lending. This
has decreased the availability of mortgage finance. There are various mortgage products which
have been withdrawn for making it difficult to manage the property (Levytska, and Vovk,
2017). There are different mod gauges like 100% as well as 1 25% which have been withdrawn
in the bank of England. there is increase in demand of bank due to high deposit of the lending
mortgage.
 Economic growth and retail incomes – there is rise in income which has encouraged and
motivated demand for housing. In time of increased demand the housing prices are also
increased rapidly due to the index of renting. According to the statistics, there is increase
of 22% in cost of renting. There was financial crisis and housing crash but it has helped
for causing UK house price for continuing rising after 2011. The UK housing market is
has to do the work properly by analysing the expensive renting cost and motivating the
lenders to buy the household by stretching the budget and housing ladder.
 There are various increase within new houses which are built in UK. Great Britain is a
city which has experienced increased within new houses since past century (Luqmani,
Leach, and Jesson, 2017). There was increased after 2000 at a higher rate.
 There is restriction on planning and using the land properly. There is big problem within
UK for managing the limitations as well as restrictions on building houses on green belt
land.
 There is local opposition which restricts the building of new houses and homes. It effects
pricing of houses.

How has the government action over the period 2009-2019 affected the UK housing market
The Government of UK has affected suspended the property market and housing market of the
country since last 20 years. The estate agents have stopped from marketing new homes and
banning visits to the areas where there is sale done already. Government affects the housing
industry in one way or the other. When there is any e economic decline, then the housing prices
are increased as a result (Schaltegger, Hansen, and Lüdeke-Freund, 2016). There are various
ministers and lenders who have invested their money within Bank for managing the valuations
regarding the housing price. They have also granted several credit due to the downfall in
economy. It is concluded that it is not possible for survey for properties and various people al2
analyse the discussion on working of housing industry. Government policies and regulations
affect the buying and selling of housing. This can be explained with an example that as there is
lock down within UK due to the covid-19 epidemic. Hence, government has started lockdown
and there is no access to any individual to visit any place. Due to this, there are several houses
which are sold but now There are no people who have visited that place and transactions are not
taken due to the current situation within market. Barclays and Lloyds banking group which are
the UK biggest lenders are not providing any type of mortgage investment. Lords banking
service has stopped offering mod cages for remote gauges by this is only possible if 40% of the
value of properties (Sztangret, 2016). This is only possible if 40% of the value of property is
provided by the customer. The mortgage offers are valid for 3 months and customers have to
exchange their contacts on the extension of mortgage offer.

Predict what would be the impact of COVID-19 on UK housing market
There is requirement of proper analytical understanding for knowing the effect of housing
market due to covid-19. Where is evolution and impact of this pandemic on the working of
housing market. House prices and rents of historic epidemics within Paris and Amsterdam I have
showed that there is very low reduction in house prices and it also there is less effect on rent that
is paid for housing allowance. Covid-19 is a troop endemic which has affected the world
economy badly. It has devastated various aspects of life including lower fertility rate, modern
medical understanding about the spread of virus, death, etc. It has also affected the housing
industry of UK. In Britain, there is stable condition within the house price increase. Since 1950,
there is always increase within the housing price. The main reason for this increase is due to the
rising of income earned by people and increase in fixed supply of housing in different part of the
country. There is supply of new houses which is in flexible because of the dysfunctional
planning system. It is concluded from the year 2020 that before the coronavirus pandemic
struck, the housing department has to gather momentum for generalizing election. This will
include managing the housing work properly and having proper returns the market. There was a

great decline due to the corona virus pandemic in sales of the houses. The Brexit has also
affected the situation and also it was seen that work was disturbed at that time too and now
Corona crisis has also affected the sales of houses within UK (Shahzadi, Toor, and ul Haq,
2018). The nationwide lockdown imposed by the government on 23 March to contain the Covid-
19 pandemic. There is affect on housing department of UK and there is problem in managing the
economic growth. There was need for managing the working of the housing department so that
sales will be increased. There are opportunities for providing various promotions and offers to
the housing. The house hunters were only allowed to conduct virtual viewings. The Data from
HMRC showed residential property transactions were down 53% in April compared with the
same month in 2019.. There are potential buyers within market who are planning for waiting in
order to buy house. There are various lenders who provided the information that approximately
15% of people were considering moving as a result of life in lockdown, with a third stating they
thought differently about their home. They focused upon indoor space and garden. There are
22% individuals who think that people were considering improving their home instead. It is
concluded from The EY Item Club economic forecasting group that house prices must be
managed properly for managing the condition with house prices. This is concluded from the
views of chief economic adviser, Howard Archer that housing market activity is likely to be
limited because this pandemic. Many people have already lost their jobs, despite the supportive
government measures, while others will be worried that they may still end up losing theirs once
the furlough scheme ends. The local government and was not able to provide incentives to the
local authorities and format the development plans. This has resulted in in managing the supply
of houses and driving the price. Due to the covid-19, there is no buying and selling of housing.
This has affected the housing industry in the manner that there is no loss and no profit. After the
lockdown is over and market and phrases, there will be low transactions regarding the housing
allowance. There is probable ongoing economic destruction which has affected the economy and
hence, it is not easy to focus upon t housing business. there is construction of new houses which
is strictly restricted as new home will be contributing to small fraction of total stock. This will
affect total supply and hence there will be fall in house prices. The income of many people has
been affected. Consumer confidence is currently at or near record low levels and many people
are likely to remain cautious for some time to come when making major spending decisions such
as buying or moving house. The house-price growth was forecasted zero for 2020 before the

pandemic struck. The forecasting of the long-term effects of the outbreak on the economy and
house prices cannot be said clear. Moreover there will be high price in the induced death
because of covid-19 and as there are more elder people who have died, there are various houses
which can be e sold to new people. There is no professional forecast which can tell the
information about how long this epidemic or lockdown will last. According to the statistics, it
can be said that longer dialogue down last, slower will be the recovery in housing industry. The
economy is in free fall and the official data provides information that the sales of housing has
been decreased negatively since the rise of this epidemic. When the earning of people will start
to recover after the open of lock down then there are many people who have used their fixed
deposits or savings to survive in the lockdown period. Hence, there are many people who have
saved their money to buy a house and due to this epidemic, they have to use that money for
surviving in the lockdown period. Raft of policies which have been adopted for supporting the
economy is going to help ensuring the impact on the housing market. This will provide help in
associated with the economic magnitude. The ability for generating the house price index was
unaffected so far as sample sizes remained sufficiently large to generate robust results. There
was low transaction levels may make gauging price trends difficult in the coming months,
especially for regional indices. The Office for National Statistics has suspended its official house
price index because of insufficient data. In this case, they have to postpone the time for buying a
new house. there is economic downturn due to the covid-19 and it has created depression for
housing industry.
CONCLUSION
From the above discussion, it can be said that there are various policies and regulations of
bank which have fostered the shift from secure and dependable assets like bonds into square and
less dependent assets like real estate and stocks. It is analysed from researches that there is yield
and higher returns due to the investor demand for housing. the demand and pricing dynamics of
housing have been increased rapidly due to the sale inventory of the market. Due to the covid-19
pandemic, there is increase in the housing prices at higher rate as individuals will shift from
affected areas to good and safe environment.

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