Housing Market
News covering issues affecting the UK residential property market, house prices, interest rates and buying and selling trends.
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Mortgage lending to dip but will bounce back, warns major agency
Knight Frank says there may be a lull in home loans, but it will be followed by a big upturn in the autumn.
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40% of vendors think their home will get an offer within three months
OnTheMarket's research reveals positive, but arguably misplaced, confidence among vendors about how long their home will take to sell.
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Huge savings for London buyers choosing houseboats
Research from Benham and Reeves shows life on the water can be more than £300,000 cheaper than traditional bricks and mortar properties.
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House prices fell in June after ‘weaker demand’ says Nationwide
Average house prices fell by 0.8% last month after rise in Stamp Duty curbs demand, although the outlook remains positive.
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Latest figures show mortgage lending ‘back on track’
Mortgage lending for new purchases is up for the first time since last year, according to Bank of England.
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Big estate agency tools up for ‘better’ property sales market
Tom Bill of Knight Frank says the housing sector should experience "a smoother ride" in the next six months.
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Britons moving home less frequently, latest research reveals
New research from moving platform shows the average person makes six home moves during their lifetime.
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HMO properties worth 50% more – investment firm claim
New research reveals massive premiums commanded by houses in multiple occupancy in many of England's major cities.
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Property sales bounce back but prices lag behind, HMRC stats show
Data reveals a 25% jump in sales last month, but Zoopla's HPI shows that prices only rose 1.4% with plenty of homes for sale.
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Scottish property tax revenue up an ‘extraordinary’ 750% in ten years
Money raised from the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) has increased from just £7m in April 2015 to £61m in April 2025, says leading Scottish estate agent.
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