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Landlords leave the market as buyers rush to beat stamp duty changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2024, 1 year ago | 4

The New Year will see buyers race to beat stamp duty changes and more landlords selling up, according to Propertymark’s...

Property prices see seasonal dip but Boxing Day could be busy for sellers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

The average price of properties coming onto the market has seen its usual seasonal festive drop, but Boxing Day could...

Bank of Mum and Dad struggles to help offspring buy homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

The Bank of Mum and Dad is feeling the strain of the cost-of-living crisis, with many parents forced to cut...

Angela Rayner announces bold move to overhaul planning rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th December 2024, 1 year ago | 6

Angela Rayner will overhaul planning rules to build more homes. Ms Rayner claims the current planning system is “broken” and...

2025 set to be a bumper year for housing market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

National average asking prices are expected to rise by 4%, with 2025 shaping up to be a bumper year for...

UK Interest Rates In 2025: The Warning Property Investors Need Now

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

12th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

2025 interest rates could spell trouble for property investors. Here’s why and how to prepare. Discover the potential impact of...

Mortgage rates hinder first-time buyers’ homeownership dreams

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

Mortgage rates remain a big barrier to first-time buyers in the UK, research reveals. The Mortgage Advice Bureau says that...

House prices outpace income growth to hit affordability

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

While the UK’s house prices continue to rise, income growth has lagged, making homeownership a distant dream for many, data...

Why 2025 Is the Perfect Storm for Commercial Property Profits

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

10th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

2025 is shaping up to be a golden opportunity for commercial property profits. Discover why market conditions, government policies, and...

Buyer demand soars across UK cities as stamp duty changes loom

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

Buyer demand continues to rise across UK cities, as stamp duty thresholds are set to end next year. According to...

Supply and demand levels fall after post-pandemic surge

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

The imbalance of supply and demand is returning to normal after five years of soaring levels. According to SpareRoom, supply...

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Zoopla reveals 2024’s property trends

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

A Disney-themed house in Wales has taken the crown as the most viewed property on Zoopla in 2024, while Scottish...

Stamp duty hike looms large as buyers secure bigger discounts

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

The looming stamp duty increase in April 2025 is prompting buyers to secure bigger discounts on property purchases, Hamptons reveals....

Surge in commercial to residential conversions across England

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

There has been a big increase in the conversion of commercial properties into residential units across England, research reveals. The...

SNP under fire for failing to tackle housing crisis as thousands of homes sit empty

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have accused the SNP of a “massive failure” to tackle the housing crisis. A Freedom of...

Scottish Budget boosts housing investment but hikes tax on landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

In a blow to Scotland’s landlords, the Scottish Budget has raised the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) from 6% to 8%....

The UK’s house prices climb for third consecutive quarter

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

The UK’s house prices have continued their upward trajectory, marking the third consecutive quarter of growth in 2024, one property...

Government admits Renters’ Rights Bill could drive rent increases

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd December 2024, 1 year ago | 21

The government finally admits the Renters’ Rights Bill could force landlords to raise rents to cover costs of additional regulation....