Property Market News

Where buying is cheaper than renting in the UK

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th October 2025, 9 months ago | 0

Getting onto the property ladder may be more achievable than many first-time buyers realise, data from Lloyds reveals. The bank...

Homes near the best train stations fetch higher prices

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th October 2025, 9 months ago | 1

New research has uncovered a striking property price gap between homes near the nation’s best and worst-performing train stations. Findings...

Housing market sees September surge

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th October 2025, 9 months ago | 0

September sees the highest number of homes listed this year, according to a new report. Data by estate agency eXP...

House price growth remains steady despite uncertainty

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd October 2025, 9 months ago | 0

House prices increased by 0.5% in September, as price growth remained steady, according to the Nationwide House Price Index. The...

Autumn Budget tax fears hit buyer demand

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th September 2025, 9 months ago | 0

A property portal has warned that Autumn Budget tax speculation is dampening buyer demand, with many adopting a “wait and...

Six million renters want to be first-time buyers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th September 2025, 9 months ago | 2

Up to six million tenants could be preparing to take their first step onto the property ladder as 29% of...

Online property auctions surge as buyers embrace transparency and speed

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th September 2025, 9 months ago | 0

The way homes and commercial premises are being sold across the UK is changing rapidly, with online auctions now eclipsing...

Renter optimism grows as more eye homeownership

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th September 2025, 9 months ago | 2

A fifth of renters believe homeownership is achievable within five years, the highest level since February last year, according to...

UK housing market hits three-year high – GetAgent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th August 2025, 10 months ago | 0

The UK property market is at its strongest point in three years, claims estate agent. Estate agent comparison website GetAgent.co.uk...

Proposed seller property tax targets London’s homeowners

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th August 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Labour’s proposal to replace Stamp Duty Land Tax with a new property tax on home sellers could unfairly burden London...

Property market slows as overpriced homes linger – Zoopla

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th August 2025, 10 months ago | 0

The UK’s housing market is witnessing a period of slowing growth, with average house prices rising by 1.3% compared to...

Rising costs push second homeowners toward holiday lets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th August 2025, 10 months ago | 1

Most second homeowners are now considering letting out their properties due to mounting financial pressure, claims new data. A survey...

Rumours of property tax spark backlash ahead of Autumn Budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th August 2025, 10 months ago | 14

Rumours of replacing stamp duty with a property tax on homes worth more than £500,000 have sparked fury among property...

Renters turn to parents as rents outpace budgets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th August 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Rents are outpacing tenants’ budgets as they turn to parents to help with costs, claims a flat-share website. Data by...

House prices continue to decline as interest rate cut eases pressure on buyers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th August 2025, 10 months ago | 0

House prices fell in July but interest rate cut offered some relief for first-time buyers, claims e.surv. The House Price...

Summer sales surge as interest rate cut boosts market confidence

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th August 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Agreed sales hit their highest July level in five years, as lower prices drove an 8% jump in activity, according...

Landlords offering properties falls to five-year low amid legislative pressure

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th August 2025, 10 months ago | 1

The number of landlords offering properties for rent falls to its lowest level in five years, claims the Royal Institution...

Sadiq Khan accused of failure over housing targets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th August 2025, 10 months ago | 0

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has claimed he’s fixing London’s housing crisis by delivering 8,000 new homes, despite the figure falling...