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70% of Britain's housing market is in recovery with prices trending upwards

The latest research from Yopa reveals that 70% of the British housing market is now in recovery with prices trending upwards following the challenging conditions of the past two years. This is despite the broader national picture showing that average house prices have edged down over the last six months.

Yopa analysed six months of British house price data* to calculate the average monthly...

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Homebuyers have already paid £3.24bn in stamp duty this year

New analysis from over-50s property specialists, Regency Living , reveals that homebuyers in England have already paid more than £3.24 billion in Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in 2025 (Jan to Aug), an amount that would have been saved under new Conservative Party proposals to abolish the tax entirely on primary home purchases.

Unveiled at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester...

£5m paid in SDLT on nation's most expensive property

The latest research from global HNW finance brokerage, Enness Global , has found that whilst the wider UK property market may be treading water at present, high-end properties are continuing to change hands for eye-watering sums, with the most expensive homes sold across the nation going for as much as £41m - a purchase that comes with a stamp duty bill of almost £5m!

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73% OF HOME MOVERS SAY POOR PLANNING WASTED HOURS - HERE'S WHAT WENT WRONG

73% of UK home movers lost time due to poor planning or logistical challenges.
40% of movers lost 4 - 9 hours during the process.
47% of first-time renters underestimated how many trips they'd need due to not having access to a van or a bigger vehicle, causing major time setbacks.

From packing and moving boxes to setting...

Most expensive homes sold so far this year revealed – where does your region rank?

The latest research from global HNW finance brokerage, Enness Global , has found that whilst the wider UK property market may be treading water at present, high-end properties are continuing to change hands for eye-watering sums, with the top five most expensive homes sold so far this year going for between £25 million and £41 million.

Enness analysed thousands of sold price records...

First-time buyer demand falls sharply across Britain's major cities, with Nottingham leading the decline

The latest research by Yopa has shown that first-time buyer demand has dropped significantly across a number of major British cities, with Nottingham seeing the sharpest decline since the start of the year.

Yopa analysed first-time buyer (FTB) demand based on the proportion of homes listed under buying schemes* that have already sold subject to contract as a percentage of total...

Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ no golden ticket for global investors

As speculation grows around Donald Trump's proposed 'Gold Card' scheme for foreign investors, international property consultancy, Astons , explores whether the initiative offers genuine value, or whether tried and tested alternatives in Europe present a better proposition for international clients.

An unclear proposition at a high price

The Gold Card, first mentioned in the context...

Greek Property Hotspots

The latest market insight from international property consultancy, Astons , highlights the Greek property hotspots where investors are most likely to find real estate that meets the value threshold required to qualify for residency through investment (RBI), also known as the Golden Visa.

Greece's Golden Visa programme has long been a key route for non-EU investors seeking residency...

Free Tool Helps House Hunters Dodge Costly Surprises

Searching for a new home? A smart new tool could save you thousands and a whole lot of stress.

IntelligentHomeInformation.co.uk (IHI) is offering free Instant Risk Screening Reports to help homebuyers spot hidden dangers before they commit to a property. From flood zones to unstable ground and nearby infrastructure projects, these risks can derail a purchase or lead to unexpected...

Kitchen Trade Expert Shares Five Benefits of Fully Assembled Units

The UK kitchen and bedroom fitting sector is currently facing a number of challenges. The UK Trade Skills Index 2023 report revealed that 937,000 new workers will be needed in the construction and trade industries by 2032 to meet the demands of the sector, impacted by the widening skills loss posed by Brexit, an ageing workforce and rising costs.

In 2024, the UK kitchen market saw...

Buying in Spain's a 'Breeze' with Taylor Wimpey España

With the Spanish summer sunshine still within grasping distance of recent memory, but increasingly grey skies here in the UK, it's easy to see why many families consider buying second homes in Spain at this time of year. Enjoying the outdoor lifestyle, with all the associated health benefits, is a great deal simpler when it's not pouring with rain.

Buying a property in Spain, though...

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