Housing Market
News covering issues affecting the UK residential property market, house prices, interest rates and buying and selling trends.
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Scottish Government’s pro-tenant approach ‘hurting student sector’
Scottish students left to fend for themselves and struggle to find accommodation as landlords quit the sector and big cities face lettings meltdown.
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All change at DLUHC: Propertymark reveals what it means for agents
Timothy Douglas, Head of Policy and Campaigns at Propertymark, assesses the latest changes at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
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South-based estate agency makes another expansion move
Charters has bought rival company St Moores as it extends its reach in Southampton.
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‘Looking after the privileged is not a good look for the new regime’
Senior London estate agency figure and ardent Thatcherite gives his surprisingly candid view of the Chancellor's mini budget last week.
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Mini Budget: Government to release land for new build and streamline planning
The Chancellor said 'Investment Zones' with accelerated planning rules will be set up in 38 areas.
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BREAKING: Chancellor cuts Stamp Duty for FTBs and properties under £250k
Kwarteng says measures are to support growth, increase confidence and help families aspiring to own their own home.
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Portal launches industry’s first national ‘sales speed’ index
Transactions take longer in Southampton and Bristol than anywhere else in the country, new figures show.
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Agents tell Truss to ‘get weaving’ on big issues facing housing market
Propertymark's policy chief, Tim Douglas, highlights branch fuel bills, green upgrades, Samp Duty, LHA benefit rates and building more homes as areas for huge concern.
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Bank of England raises interest rate by 0.5% to 2.25%
There was speculation that the Bank may raise the rate by as much as 0.75% – industry reacts to the news.
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Stamp Duty cut – latest industry reaction and analysis
Stamp Duty is expected to be cut in tomorrow’s mini-budget and the property industry is mostly delighted – but some point to blind cynicism.
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