Tag: Stamp duty

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th July 2025, 11 months 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, 12 months 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, 12 months 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, 12 months 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...

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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year ago | 0

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

Landbay and Precise unveil BTL and bridging finance updates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st January 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Landbay and Precise have both announced updates to their product offerings, with Landbay reducing buy to let mortgage rates and...

UK housing market sees strongest start in three years – Zoopla

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th January 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The UK’s housing market has seen its strongest beginning in three years, with new sales agreements surging 12% compared to...

Fewer than 10% of homes will be SDLT free from April

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd January 2025, 1 year ago | 0

There will be a big drop in the availability of stamp duty-free homes from April 1st when the current stamp...