17th September 2025 London rental supply stays strong despite seasonal dip in demand Average weekly rent eased to £576 in August, down 5% from July but 3% higher than in 2024, according to Foxtons' latest data.
17th September 2025 Stamp duty reform sparks concern among homeowners 96% of homeowners fear the proposed 0.5% annual property tax could rise over time, according to a new study.
17th September 2025 Industry leaders set out nine-point plan to boost SME housebuilding The proposed plan could unlock tens of thousands of new homes on thousands of small sites nationwide.
17th September 2025 What will commonhold mean for property managers? Robert Poole, director of block management at Glide Property Management (part of LRG), explores the challenges and opportunities posed by commonhold, the resident-led alternative to...
17th September 2025 Stamp duty reform predicted to hit half of London sales 17.4% of homes sold in England and Wales this year achieved £500,000 or more, based on 281,108 transactions.
17th September 2025 Majority of agents back scrapping stamp duty but warn against... The vast majority of estate agents believe removing stamp duty upfront would encourage more buyers, with 47% saying the impact would be significant.
17th September 2025 Prime London second home purchases halve amid new tax measures Second home purchases across London dropped 42% in the past year, with a 51% decline in the prime market.
17th September 2025 Freehold homes commanding steep premiums across England and Wales Across England and Wales, freeholds cost £310,000 on average compared with £230,000 for leaseholds, a 29.6% premium
17th September 2025 Close Brothers Property Finance targets PBSA and BTR growth as it... The lender is currently funding the delivery of more than 7,350 homes annually across the UK.
17th September 2025 3.1 million policyholders at risk of losing home insurance Around 7% of UK policyholders admit to actions that could cancel their home insurance, according to newly released figures.