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Stamp Duty receipts remain well above pre-pandemic norms despite cooling housing market

The latest research from Yopa has revealed that, despite continued speculation surrounding a slowdown in the housing market, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) receipts remain comfortably above pre-pandemic levels, demonstrating the resilience of buyer activity in recent years.

Yopa analysed monthly Stamp Duty Land Tax receipts published by HM Revenue & Customs between January 2018 and June 2026 (...

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Where does Burnham rank as a housebuilding mayor?

The latest research from Inventory Base reveals that Cambridgeshire & Peterborough has delivered the highest rate of new homes of any of England's metro mayoral areas since 2017-18, averaging 5.6 additional homes per 1,000 residents each year. Across England as a whole, the average stands at 4.1, highlighting significant differences in housing delivery between the country's devolved...

Average new-build house price set to surpass £400,000 by 2027

The latest research from UK Property Development has found that the average price of a new-build home in England is on course to exceed £400,000 by 2027, having risen steadily over the last decade alongside sustained growth across the wider British market.

The research analysed average new-build house price data across Great Britain and its individual nations between 2015 and 2025....

The five noise complaints most likely to stop your home from selling

The latest research from House Buyer Bureau has revealed that excessive environmental noise can be one of the biggest obstacles when selling a home, reducing the pool of potential buyers and increasing the likelihood that sellers will have to cut their asking price in order to secure a sale.

House Buyer Bureau analysed* published valuation evidence on the impact of environmental...

Beach hut prices fall for second consecutive year as pandemic boom continues to unwind

The latest research from Yopa has found that beach hut prices have fallen for the second consecutive year across the UK's most sought-after coastal locations, as the extraordinary growth seen in the years immediately following the pandemic continues to unwind.

Yopa analysed the average asking price of beach huts across eight of the UK's most popular coastal counties and found that...

School summer break offers ideal window to tackle RAAC as primary schools account for half of affected education buildings

As schools across England break up for the summer holidays, the six-week closure provides the ideal opportunity for responsible bodies to assess, remediate and evidence the safety of school buildings before pupils return in September.

Against this backdrop, the latest analysis by Property Inspect has revealed that an estimated half of England's schools and education settings...

Expert plumber reveals home disasters that happen while people are on holiday - and how to prevent them

As Brits enjoy the summer season, millions will be planning holiday breaks across the country and abroad. But, while getting ready for a holiday is exciting, it can be easy to forget other important tasks in the process as we leave our homes in a bit of a mad panic.

According to an expert from MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, returning from holiday to a plumbing...

The Tradesperson’s Guide to Sustainable Home Upgrades

Homeowners have never paid closer attention to how their properties use energy, manage resources and stand up to rising household costs. As a tradesperson, your clients increasingly want practical improvements that lower bills. Whether you work in construction, electrical installation, plumbing or property renovation, sustainable upgrades offer an opportunity to add value for your customers...

Kitchen Features Homeowners Have Been Embracing in Recent Years

You no longer use your cooking space merely to prepare meals. Today, you gather your family around the island and host dinner parties, while also managing your daily schedule from the worktop. Because you spend so much time in this room, upgrading its features actively boosts your property’s overall value.

Buyers heavily prioritise modern cooking areas when they view homes, driving a...

Angela Rayner must do more to tackle "endless limbo" of homebuyer delays

Angela Rayner has a major task on her hands. Things have moved in the wrong direction since she last held the job.

Buyers are now waiting an average of 134 days to complete a transaction, with more than one in five deals collapsing before they get there. The Government's previous commitment to homebuying reforms are a good start. Sales packs, earlier binding agreements and...

Top tips to prevent your home being burgled this summer

With millions of Brits enjoying the summer season, many are preparing for their breaks away from home. But, with home burglaries peaking during the hotter months, homeowners are advised to make sure their homes are extra-secure.

To deter any unwanted visitors this summer, MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, is listing essential top tips to ensure your property is...

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