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Residential Property Review – June 2025

May marked the busiest UK housing month since March 2022, signalling renewed momentum. Prime Central London softened amid tax changes, while outer...

Residential Property Review – June 2025

May marked the busiest UK housing month since March 2022, signalling renewed momentum. Prime Central London softened amid tax changes, while outer...

Why life insurance matters 

Many UK workers, especially non-salaried employees, lack life insurance, with only 50% of salaried and 33% of non-salaried workers covered. Despite concerns...

Flooding puts 6.3 million homes at risk

One in four properties in England are at risk of flooding, with 4.6 million homes vulnerable to surface water flooding. Climate change...

Residential Property Review – May 2025

UK house prices are forecast to rise by 3.5% in 2025 as rate cuts support demand. March sales surged ahead of Stamp...

Residential Property Market Review

Recent data reveals that 64% of homeowners underestimate their property’s value, highlighting a gap in market awareness. Meanwhile, demand in prime London...

Stamp Duty changes – tune in

From 1 April 2025, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rates will revert to pre-September 2022 levels. First-time buyers will start paying SDLT...

Spring tips for UK homebuyers

Spring brings more listings and competitive pricing, with 70% of homes listed in February and March completing quickly. Buyers benefit from stable...

Spring Statement 2025

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has cut the welfare budget further and boosted defence spending in a Spring Statement aimed at kick-starting the...

Now here’s a golden anniversary worth celebrating! 

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Sex Discrimination Act, which enabled women to secure mortgages independently. The number of primary female mortgage...

Could ‘right-sizing’ help the housing market?

Many UK homes have unused bedrooms, limiting availability for first-time buyers. ‘Right-sizing’—moving to a more suitable property—could help address housing shortages by...

A reminder of recent property tax changes

Autumn Budget announcements included an increased surcharge on second homes (5%), adjusted Stamp Duty for first-time buyers, and increased Capital Gains Tax...

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