Housing Market
News covering issues affecting the UK residential property market, house prices, interest rates and buying and selling trends.
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April cliff-edge looms, says Hamptons
The upmarket estate agency is reporting huge numbers of first-time buyers rushing to purchase homes before Stamp Duty thresholds change in April 2025.
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Conveyancing delays frustrate buyers ahead of Stamp Duty deadline
Research by Moverly reveals more than half of the buyers trying to get a deal over the line before April's rise in Stamp Duty rates, have seen the process slow down.
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Property sellers see profits dip below £100k
Hamptons says home vendors are experiencing the smallest gains in nearly 10 years.
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Mortgage increases top £1000 as Budget hits loans market
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under pressure as Government borrowing costs rise sharply and mortgages become more expensive.
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Budget causes fall in property transaction numbers
HMRC’s data shows that the number of housing transactions fell by 8% between October and November.
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Resilient housing market offers opportunities – Fine & Country
The UK housing market has entered 2025 in a strong position with high levels of choice and a strong sales pipeline.
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Stoke estate agents dispute Halifax’s house market figures
According to mortgage lender Halifax, Stoke-on-Trent was the top-performing area of the UK for the housing market in 2024 – but local agents are telling a very different story.
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26,000 new listings of homes for sale in first week of 2025
There was a 6.4% increase in stock for sale at the start of this year, says YOPA chief Verona Frankish.
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Council defends decision to ban ‘dozens of agent boards littering front gardens’
Westminster Council says action is needed to deal with "outdated and unsightly" estate agent boards.
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UK house prices strengthen but Budget cracks show – Knight Frank
Buyer demand is being underpinned by imminent Stamp Duty rise and mortgage offers that pre-date the Autumn Budget.
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