Jersey house prices drop 8% in biggest fall since the 1980s
Jersey house prices fell by 8% in 2024, the largest annual drop since at least 1986, with turnover at its lowest in two decades and shifting affordability dynamics.
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With new stamp duty rates set to take effect on 1 April 2025, property investors have until the end of March to benefit from current, more favourable rates on additional properties.
Build-to-rent giants poised to dominate Labour’s new towns plan
Build-to-rent developments are expected to play a central role in Angela Rayner’s new towns initiative, as institutional landlords step in to help deliver Labour’s ambitious housing targets.
Historic Duke of Wellington Inn in North York Moors hits the market for £475,000
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Lords brand grey belt building plan ‘rushed’ and ‘not properly thought through’
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Foxtons boss warns ban on upfront rent may penalise low-income tenants
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Could Milton Keynes become the home counties’ new tech capital?
From a vital east-west rail link to a booming tech sector, find out how Milton Keynes is transforming into the UK’s newest innovation hub—complete with affordable homes, thriving start-ups and cutting-edge infrastructure.
UK rents slip for the first time since 2019, but London remains at record highs
UK rents beyond London have dipped for the first time in five years, supply is easing pressure on tenants, and why the capital’s rents continue to rise.
The complete guide to preparing a property to let for first-time landlords
First-time landlord? learn how to prepare your property for rent—from meeting legal obligations and handling maintenance to boosting tenant appeal and securing specialist insurance.
Park Homes set for supply boost in 2025 as downsizer interest grows
Park Homes across England have dipped in availability this year, but a 2025 supply boost looks set to address surging downsizer demand.