UK house prices eased in November, industry research showed on Monday, as uncertainty around the Budget weighed on demand.

Household energy bills across Great Britain are set to rise at the start of next year, analysts predict, putting more pressure on household finances. Officially, the price cap for January-March 2025 will be set on Friday morning by regulator Ofgem, limiting what energy providers can charge in England, Scotland and Wales. – Guardian

London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday as investors mulled the latest research from Rightmove.

The latest prediction shows that the typical household’s energy bill will rise by 1% to £1,736 from £1,717 from January 1.

The average price tag on a newly marketed home has fallen by more than £5,000 in November compared to the previous month, according to Rightmove

London stocks edged up in early trade on Monday as investors mulled the latest house price research from Rightmove and looked ahead to earnings from US tech giant Nvidia this week.