Tag: Stamp duty

Report challenges myths of greedy rich landlords amid pressure of regulations

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st July 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Despite the media narrative of landlords lining their pockets with cash, more than half (51%) of individual private landlords report...

Estate agent urges Chancellor for stamp duty incentive for older homeowners

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th July 2025, 1 year ago | 4

A stamp duty break for downsizers could free up more than 500,000 homes in just one year, according to new...

Housing market stabilises as interest rate cut rumours boost optimism

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th July 2025, 1 year ago | 1

The housing market shows signs of stabilising ahead of rumours of an anticipated interest rate cut in the summer. e.surv...

Property flipping plummets to a 12-year low as stamp duty costs soar

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th July 2025, 1 year ago | 1

The practice of buying and reselling homes within a year, known as property flipping, has declined sharply across England and...

First-time buyers fuel 7.1% surge in house prices

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

First-time buyers, capitalising on relaxed lending rules and more affordable mortgages, have driven a 7.1% annual increase in the cost...

House prices dip as sellers lower prices to find buyers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The average asking price for homes entering the market has fallen by 0.3% (£1,277) this month, reaching £378,240, according to...

The UK’s housing market faces recovery challenges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The UK’s housing market is navigating turbulent waters following a sharp 28% drop in transactions in April 2025, an analysis...

Property market sees London rents plummet and unsold homes pile up

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd May 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The housing market in Britain is grappling with a complex landscape as asking rents see an annualised decline of 1.8%,...

House prices stagnate as landlords selling fuels surging property supply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st May 2025, 1 year ago | 5

The UK housing market is experiencing a slowdown in price growth despite a brighter interest rate outlook, as a surge...

House prices hit record high despite subdued market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th May 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Despite a quieter than usual late spring, the average price of properties entering the UK’s property market has climbed to...

Landlords head north for higher yields

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th May 2025, 1 year ago | 2

Landlords are increasingly turning their attention to Northern areas, and if current trends continue, by 2033, most buy to let...

Soaring housing costs dampen renter dreams of homeownership

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th April 2025, 1 year ago | 3

Nearly two-fifths (38%) of UK renters point to the hefty deposit required for a home as a major obstacle to...

House prices rise for third consecutive month as data suggests a steady decline in negativity

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The housing market could be heading for a summer boost, as house prices record a third consecutive month of growth,...

Stamp duty hike will challenge PRS landlord investment plans

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd April 2025, 1 year ago | 1

The higher stamp duty rates that came into effect this month will threaten landlord investment strategies, a survey reveals. The...

Home sellers cut prices before the stamp duty deadline

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th March 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Homeowners are reducing asking prices ahead of the forthcoming stamp duty change, particularly for properties under £250,000, research reveals. An...

UK house prices dipped slightly in February – Halifax

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th March 2025, 2 years ago | 0

The average UK house price dipped in February by 0.1% to £298,602, though year-on-year prices rose by 2.9% – unchanged...

PRS crisis deepens as landlords sell – NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2025, 2 years ago | 7

A critical housing shortage is impacting renters across England and Wales, with research revealing a widening gap between supply and...

2025 Property Prices Revealed: What You Need to Know

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

20th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Discover everything you need to know about 2025 property prices! In this video, Ranjan Bhattacharya reveals expert insights into the...

First-time buyers surge but stamp duty changes loom

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

The number of first-time buyers stepping onto the property ladder has surged, according to Halifax. Data from Halifax shows that...

The top 10 best property investment hotspots – Colliers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Edinburgh has retained its top ranking for residential investment for the third time, according to an analysis by Colliers. The...

House prices rise as stamp duty deadline approaches

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

The average asking price for properties entering the market has risen by 0.5% this month, reaching £367,994, according to Rightmove. ...