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.
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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.
Florida property boom predicted as Spain’s proposed tax hikes deter British buyers
Spain’s proposed 100% property tax on non-EU buyers could send British investors flocking to Florida. Discover why experts predict a surge in demand for Florida’s tax-efficient real estate market.
Surge in demand for commercial property investment as interest rates ease, says Rightmove
Commercial property investment demand soared by 28% in late 2024, according to Rightmove, with the industrial sector leading the charge.
Earnings growth eases mortgage costs for first-time buyers, says Nationwide
Nationwide reports that first-time buyers are benefiting from strong wage growth and slightly lower interest rates, making mortgage payments a smaller share of take-home pay.
Labour’s VAT on private school fees set to cool house prices in London’s affluent enclaves
House prices in some of London’s most exclusive postcodes are tipped to fall as Labour’s decision to apply VAT on private school fees forces more families to reconsider their housing choices.
Mortgage market heads for £104 billion January rush
From looming stamp duty changes to anticipated rate cuts, Britain’s mortgage market is gearing up for a busy January. Learn why experts predict a rush worth £104bn—and how buyers could save thousands on stamp duty and mortgage costs.
Landlords defy tax hike as buy-to-let share of market edges higher
Landlords appear to be shrugging off the Government’s latest tax increases, according to fresh data suggesting that buy-to-let investors are now accounting for a larger share of property purchases than before the Chancellor’s recent reforms.
UK house prices expected to rise by 2.5% in 2025 despite budget constraints
Zoopla predicts a 2.5% increase in UK house prices in 2025, with the north-south divide persisting, as buyers rush to beat upcoming stamp duty hikes.
First-time buyers rush to complete purchases ahead of stamp duty increase
First-time buyers in London and other expensive UK regions are rushing to complete home purchases before stamp duty costs rise on April 1. Learn how the upcoming tax changes could add an average of £6,300 to property costs.