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Housing market is in ‘holding mode’ until Autumn Budget

Speculation around wide-ranging property tax reforms is already having a cooling effect on the UK housing market, according to new research. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is ...
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Renters’ Rights Bill Nears Final Stage

The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to return to the House of Lords on 14 October, marking its final stage before becoming law. As expected, ...
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Renters’ Rights Bill Moves Closer to Becoming Law

The Government’s Renters’ Rights Bill – a major overhaul of the private rented sector – has passed what is expected to be its final debate ...
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Could Stamp Duty Be Replaced by a New Property Tax?

According to a recent report in The Guardian, the government may be preparing to scrap Stamp Duty and introduce a new form of property tax. ...
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Base interest rate cut as economy stalls

The base interest rate used to calculate mortgage premiums has been cut by 0.25% following a meeting of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee ...
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Renters’ Rights Bill enters Lords report stage today

The Renters’ Rights Bill returns to the House of Lords today for the first of three Report Stage debates. Further sittings are scheduled for 7 ...
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Rightmove chief’s pay jumps to £1.6m as agents face fee hikes

Rightmove’s CEO earned almost £1.6 million last year, the portal’s latest accounts reveal. Johan Svanstrom’s salary with bonuses increased by some £330,000 from £1.26 million ...
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Bank of England Interest Rate Decision – What It Could Mean for the Property Market

The next Bank of England (BoE) interest rate decision is set for Thursday 19th June, and it’s a date that buyers, sellers, and investors across ...
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🏡 UK Property Market Update – May 31, 2025

The UK property market continues to show resilience and adaptability amidst evolving economic conditions. As of May 2025, several key trends have emerged: 📈 National ...
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