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Zoopla Data Shows Stamp Duty Costs Prevent Homeowners from Moving
Zoopla analysis finds stamp duty costs are deterring homeowners from moving, with the burden especially high in southern England and London.
Homebuyers Now Expect Same-Day Conveyancing Updates, Survey Finds
Research from Lyons Bowe Solicitors shows UK homebuyers increasingly expect same-day updates and rapid communication throughout the conveyancing process.
Inherited Property Could Face £120,000 CGT Bill Under Proposed Reforms
Inherited property may face capital gains tax bills of up to £120,000 if proposed reforms are implemented, according to analysis from Rathbones reported by PropertyWire.
Estate Agents Face £21m Increase in Property Fall-Through Costs
Estate agents saw a £21m rise in property fall-through costs in Q1 2026, as failed transactions increased by 9.8% compared to the previous quarter, according to House Buyer Bureau.
Green Party Leader to Deliver Keynote at Rent Controls Policy Launch
Green Party leader Zack Polanski will deliver a keynote speech at the launch of a new rent controls policy paper in London. The event is hosted by UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose and the New Economics Foundation.
Inherited Property May Face £120,000 CGT Bill Under Proposed Reforms
Inherited property could face a capital gains tax bill of nearly £120,000 if proposed reforms are adopted, according to analysis by Rathbones.
RICS Survey: UK Housing Market Set for Muted Sales Over Next Year
The latest RICS survey reports subdued UK housing market activity, with sales volumes expected to remain flat and house prices under pressure over the next 12 months.
Government Issues Letter on CIL Exemptions for Householders and Self Builders
A letter from the Minister of State for Housing and Planning addresses Community Infrastructure Levy exemptions for householders and self builders in England.
Landlords Shift from Residential to Commercial Amid Tax Pressures
Propertymark reports more residential landlords are moving into commercial property due to tax and regulatory pressures in the UK buy-to-let sector.
Nine Key Strategies Set Top Estate Agency Websites Apart
Analysis reveals that leading estate agency websites use nine distinct strategies, including prominent calls to action and local SEO, to outperform competitors.
Majority of Tenants Unaware of Renters’ Rights Act Reforms
A survey found 69% of private renters in England are unaware of the Renters’ Rights Act, despite its significant changes to the private rented sector.
Stamp Duty Creates Regional Divide for First-Time Buyers
Zoopla analysis shows stamp duty is a greater barrier for first-time buyers in southern England than in the North, with significant regional differences in tax liabilities.