New to House Prices?
Find out more about our house price bets, which are based on the whole UK housing market.
Advantages of spread betting on house prices
Although betting on house prices might seem odd, it can give you a simple exposure to fluctuations in the housing market, with several advantages compared to purchasing property directly:
- No red tape, expenses or delays
- No stamp duty
- No capital gains tax
- No need to put up the full value
How do you measure house prices bets?
Our bets are based on the Halifax House Price Index, the premier and most widely publicised indicator of the UK housing market. So, whether you want to profit from predicted market shifts or hedge against the value of property you already own, you can back your judgement against nationally recognised figures.
We offer bets on the average house price for the UK as a whole, with prices offered on the nearest four quarters. Our prices are given in points per £1000. You simply 'buy' if you think the average price is set to rise or 'sell' if you think it will fall. To learn more take a look at our house prices example.
Getting started
Our TradeSense education course is a free, six-week guide to spread betting. The programme allows you to place bets starting at just 10p a point, so you can increase your bet size as you increase your proficiency.