Housing & Real Estate

Housing Market Momentum Grows as Sellers Flood the UK Property Market

The UK housing market is off to a strong start in 2025, with record-breaking new listings and significant price growth. Buyer activity has picked up, fueled by easing inflation and…

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Mortgage Reforms: How New Rules Could Transform the UK Property Market

Significant changes to UK mortgage regulations could reshape the housing market, offering first-time buyers new opportunities. The Financial Conduct Authority plans to ease strict post-2008 rules, aiming to expand access…

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Housing Relief in Sight: New Mortgage Rules Aim to Boost First-Time Buyer Opportunities

England is set to revise its housing laws, offering first-time buyers a lifeline amid skyrocketing property prices. Proposed changes aim to loosen mortgage regulations, empowering lenders and borrowers alike. But…

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UK Households Hit Hard by ‘Stealth Tax’ as Income Bands Remain Frozen

Millions of UK households are being pushed into higher tax brackets due to a prolonged freeze on income thresholds. With wages rising but tax bands staying fixed, more people are…

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Housing Market Sees Record Growth in Unexpected UK Regions

The UK housing market is showing strong signs of growth, with certain regions witnessing significant and sustained increases in property values. This development provides a financial boost for many existing…

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Eviction Surge: Thousands of Tenants at Risk Before New Rent Laws Take Effect

Thousands of renters could be forced from their homes as landlords rush to exploit no-fault eviction laws before reforms take hold. With evictions at an eight-year high, campaigners warn of…

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UK Households Struggle as Housing Costs Soar Beyond European Norms

UK families on low to middle incomes are falling far behind their European neighbours, with Dutch households significantly better off. Soaring housing costs are at the heart of this divide,…

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Homebuyers Brace for Challenges as Tax Bills Increase by £6,250

First-time buyers and homeowners are set to face steeper costs as stamp duty changes take effect in 2025, reshaping the UK property market.

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UK Homeowners Beware: Rising Mortgage Rates Threaten Household Budgets

UK homeowners brace for rising mortgage rates as bond market turmoil fuels economic uncertainty. With inflation fears growing and borrowing costs climbing, household budgets are under increasing strain. Will the…

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Nationwide Insights: House Prices Soar Despite Affordability Concerns

Nationwide, one of the UK’s largest building societies, has reported a significant increase in home values for its mortgage customers, with average property prices climbing by £12,663 over the past…

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Nationwide Highlights Regional Housing Trends as UK Prices Climb

The Nationwide Building Society reports that the UK housing sector ended 2024 with a solid year, with house prices increasing by 4.7%. When compared to December 2023, the average house…

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2025 Buyers Gain Advantage with Lower Mortgage Rates

The UK housing market is poised for a shift, offering unique opportunities for buyers. Experts predict a year of cautious optimism driven by evolving trends.

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Empty Homes Crisis in Scotland Growing Concerns and Solutions

Due to the high number of unoccupied properties throughout the nation, the Scottish Government is coming under growing pressure to act decisively. Experts and politicians contend that this untapped housing…

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House Prices Set to Soar in 2025? Experts Share Bold Predictions

Experts predict house prices could rise by up to 5% in 2025, driven by improving affordability and steady buyer demand across the market.

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Over 400 Unclaimed Inheritances in the Midlands : Could One Be Your Hidden Fortune?

Did you know hundreds of unclaimed inheritances are waiting across the Midlands? Your surname could unlock a hidden legacy—find out more!

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Nearly Two-Thirds of Working Renters in England Struggle to Pay Rent

With nearly two-thirds of working renters in England struggling to meet their rent payments, the housing crisis continues to affect millions, sparking urgent calls for government action

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Homeowners Forced to Slash Prices: Latest Shocking Housing Market Trends

Homeowners are accepting lower offers as uncertainty around mortgage rates and recent Budget changes creates caution in the housing market. Buyers are increasingly sensitive to prices, influenced by economic concerns…

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First-Time Buyers Beware : Hidden Expenses That Could Add Over £5,000

Dreaming of your first home? Hidden costs and shifting stamp duty rules could turn that dream into a financial challenge. Find out what first-time buyers need to watch for—and how…

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House market shifts as landlords face pressures and tenants gain leverage

Despite experts' predictions of continuous price growth through 2025, the UK housing market continues to confound expectations. Despite issues with affordability, a robust market is shown by robust pay gains…

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UK Homeowners Could Gain £12,000 Boost as Property Prices Are Set to Rise

UK homeowners with a mortgage are set to benefit from a brighter outlook in the housing market, with forecasts pointing to rising property values and easing financial pressures.

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HMRC Inheritance Tax Raid Costs UK Households £5.7 Billion

HMRC has seen a sharp rise in inheritance tax revenues this year, driven by growing property values and frozen tax thresholds. This trend is raising concerns about its impact on…

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