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Budget ends speculation that has stalled the market for months, says Reapit

A series of tax and spending measures in today's Budget are expected to bring much needed clarity to the property sector after months of uncertainty, says Dr Neil Cobbold, Commercial Director at Reapit, a leading technology provider to the property sector.

As agents adapt to the changes, their ongoing success will depend on combining proactive advice to buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants...

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Ahead of the Autumn Budget, interest in Golden Visa is booming

The latest analysis from international property consultancy, Astons , the international property consultancy, reveals a dramatic rise in global interest surrounding Golden Visas and residency-by-investment programmes, with online search activity surging by as much as 378% over the past year, fuelled by an explosion of interest in the past three months alone. This all comes ahead of the UK's...

Trump's renovation mistakes wipe $144m off the value of the White House

The latest analysis from Enness Global suggests that Donald Trump's controversial overhaul of the White House has wiped $144.5 million off its hypothetical market value, serving as a timely reminder that even the world's most recognisable homes are not immune to damaging design decisions.

But while America debates the cost of presidential renovations, Enness Global reports a far more...

Awaab's Law: Raising the Bar for Healthy Homes - and Why Material Choices Matter More Than Ever

The introduction of Awaab's Law in October 2025 has marked a pivotal moment for the UK housing and construction sectors. Named after Awaab Ishak, whose tragic death in 2020 was linked to prolonged exposure to mould in his home, the new legislation sets strict timelines for social landlords to investigate and repair damp and mould issues. Beyond compliance, it signals a cultural shift: a...

Agent confidence split as housing market braces for Autumn Budget impact

The latest agent sentiment survey from GetAgent.co.uk reveals that, while property market activity has remained resilient through 2025, confidence among agents is now divided as the industry awaits key housing announcements in the Autumn Budget.

The survey of estate agents, commissioned by GetAgent, found that whilst cautiously optimistic, there are increasing concerns about external...

UK housing affordability set to improve for a fourth consecutive year as income to house price ratio forecast to fall to 8.2

The latest research from London estate agent Benham and Reeves has found that the UK's house price to income affordability ratio is forecast to fall to 8.2 in 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year of improving affordability for homebuyers, following a peak of 9.5 in 2022, when house price growth significantly outpaced earnings.

Benham and Reeves analysed the latest figures on...

London homebuyers have paid nearly £25bn in Stamp Duty over the last decade, with prime boroughs hit hardest

The latest research from Jefferies London shows that, as many await news of potential Stamp Duty reform in the upcoming Autumn Budget, homebuyers across the capital have collectively paid almost £25bn (£24.9bn) in Stamp Duty over the last ten years, with buyers in prime central London contributing the largest share by a considerable margin.

Jefferies London analysed every primary...

Leaders Offers Free Health Check for Landlords as the Renters' Rights Bill Becomes Law

With the Renters' Rights Bill now officially an Act, landlords across England and Wales are being urged to make sure they are ready for one of the most significant shake-ups in rental legislation for decades. Although the new rules have not yet been implemented, the first stage of the Renters' Rights Act comes into force on 1 May 2026. Leaders is encouraging landlords who aren't already...

Agent confidence split as housing market braces for Autumn Budget impact

The survey of estate agents, commissioned by GetAgent, found that whilst cautiously optimistic, there are increasing concerns about external...

Remortgagers could cover Christmas with savings from lower mortgage rates

The latest research by award-winning mortgage adviser, Alexander Hall, has revealed that those currently approaching the end of their fixed-term mortgage could be in for an early Christmas present, as recent improvements in the mortgage market mean the savings available to them could more than pay for the increased cost of the next three Christmases.

Alexander Hall analysed the...

UK property market defies negativity as 2025 transactions forecast to climb 8.5%

The latest market analysis by GetAgent.co.uk suggests that the doom and gloom headlines surrounding the property market are misplaced, as not only has the market stood firm where property values are concerned, but transactions are forecast to increase by 8.4% across the UK market in 2025 when compared to last year, signalling the strongest year for property purchases since 2022.

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Property news

Budget ends speculation that has stalled the market for months, says Reapit

Ahead of the Autumn Budget, interest in Golden Visa is booming

Trump's renovation mistakes wipe $144m off the value of the White House

Awaab's Law: Raising the Bar for Healthy Homes - and Why Material Choices Matter More Than Ever

Agent confidence split as housing market braces for Autumn Budget impact

UK housing affordability set to improve for a fourth consecutive year as income to house price ratio forecast to fall to 8.2

London homebuyers have paid nearly £25bn in Stamp Duty over the last decade, with prime boroughs hit hardest

Leaders Offers Free Health Check for Landlords as the Renters' Rights Bill Becomes Law

Agent confidence split as housing market braces for Autumn Budget impact

Remortgagers could cover Christmas with savings from lower mortgage rates

UK property market defies negativity as 2025 transactions forecast to climb 8.5%

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