Landlords are increasingly withdrawing from the private rental sector ahead of the anticipated Renters’ Rights Bill, according to one of the country’s leading estate agency groups. The Property Franchise Group,
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Londoners are buying the lowest share of properties outside the capital since 2013, as stalling prices and the return to office working sap enthusiasm for relocating. New research reveals that
UK house prices took an unexpected dip in August, with the average value slipping 0.1 per cent to £271079, according to the latest data from Nationwide. This decrease marks the
Questions persist over the deputy prime minister Angela Rayner’s property deals, as tax specialists scrutinise whether she was right to claim a £40000 stamp duty reduction on the £800000 flat
Senior Treasury officials are evaluating ambitious plans to replace stamp duty with a national property tax targeting homes sold for more than £500000. The proposal, being scrutinised ahead of this
Estate agents experienced their busiest July in five years, with a surge in home sales driven by widespread price reductions and a notable increase in available properties. Data from Rightmove
Santander has introduced sweeping changes to its mortgage lending policies, making it easier for certain higher-earning couples to borrow substantially more towards their home purchases. The move comes after interventions
The UK property market continues to defy downward trends as house prices posted a 0.4 per cent rise in July, according to the latest data from Halifax. This represents the
Leading property experts have dramatically reduced their house price growth forecasts for 2025, reflecting mounting concerns over global political tensions and potential tax increases. Estate agency giant Savills has cut
Barratt Redrow, the UK’s largest housebuilder, has reported weaker-than-expected sales results for the year ending June 2025, sending shockwaves through the markets. The company revealed it sold 16,565 homes during
Sales of high-value country houses in the UK have increased, suggesting a potential recovery in demand as buyers are attracted by falling prices. According to Knight Frank, the number of
The Bank of England has unveiled a significant shift in mortgage regulations, potentially enabling 36,000 additional first-time buyers to step onto the property ladder annually. The revised guidelines permit banks
The property market could face significant disruption as Ofsted prepares to eliminate its single-word school ratings, potentially affecting house prices in areas with top-performing schools. Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted’s chief
House prices experienced their most significant monthly decline in over two years, dropping 0.8 per cent to £271,619 in June, according to the latest Nationwide house price index. The decrease,
Property sellers across the UK have been compelled to reduce their asking prices amidst the most extensive selection of homes available to buyers in ten years. Recent data from Rightmove
Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, has unveiled a bold spending review, outlining Labour’s ambitions to “renew Britain” with significant investments in health, defence, and social housing. Presented in the House of
