The Conservative Party is set to unveil a new policy today aimed at “rewarding work” by offering a £5,000 tax rebate to young people entering their first full-time job — a measure intended to help them save towards a deposit on their first home. In a speech at the party’s conference in Manchester, shadow chancellor […]
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A recent property report shows that confidence among buyers, sellers, and renters remains strong, even as scepticism grows over the government’s ability to meet its ambitious target of 1.5 million new homes by 2029. The September report also highlights rising calls for property tax reform. 80% of buyers feel confident they can raise funds for
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Landlords are facing one of the most significant regulatory shake-ups in decades, bringing increased risk if you get things wrong. Here’s how to sidestep common mistakes and stay ahead of the regulatory curve. Legal compliance is essential to protect your ability to regain possession, particularly with the upcoming abolition of Section 21 notices. Robust tenant
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Rents dip as inflation picks up The average tenant would have saved £1,611 annually had rents tracked CPI since 2015. Rents across the UK fell by 0.4% year-on-year in August 2025, bringing the average monthly rent down to £1,387. While the decline is modest, it marks the joint second-largest annual fall in rents since the
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A mortgage provider has shared information that many would be borrowers often believe are holding them back, such as affordability, deposits and eligibility. This survey of aspirational homebuyers yet to inquire about a mortgage, found that many could be in a position to buy without even realising. The number one factor was a belief that
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Millions of homeowners are choosing to improve rather than move – and for many it’s because they cannot stand the stress of buying. New research from Churchill home insurance reveals that one in fifteen homes in England and Wales (1,740,402 homes) now carry official Improvement Indicators, following substantial home improvements, such as loft conversions and
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Homes in England have increased by 2.1 million over the ten years, reaching 25.4 million in 2023, up 9%, which is marginally ahead of the 7% growth in population during the same period. Owner-occupied homes continue to make up the majority, accounting for 16.3 million properties, or 64% of the total, according to data by
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Stamp Duty and Council Tax Reform – How these changes could effect you Many agents have been hopeful that the governments proposed overhaul of the housing tax system which is set to include an new levy to replace stamp duty and council tax. A reform of the government taxes are agreed, however the Treasury should
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The Bank of England has cut the base rate to 4%. We look at how this will impact interest rates, mortgages and home-movers. The Bank of England has cut the base rate from 4.25% to 4%, its lowest level in over 2 years. The decision is likely to improve mortgage affordability, paving the way for
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Rents soar by £221 in 3 years to outpace mortgage rises Renters have seen a greater increase in housing costs since 2022 than mortgaged homeowners. Rents rise £221 in 3 years compared to the £218 rise in monthly mortgage payments The average monthly cost of renting is now £1,283 compared to £1,154 for the average
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