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UK House Prices Edge Up 0.2% in August Amid Subdued Market
UK house prices rose by 0.2% in August 2026, with annual growth at 1.6%, as market activity remains subdued and affordability shows signs of improvement.
HMRC Begins Automatic Making Tax Digital Sign-Ups for Landlords
HMRC is starting to automatically register landlords for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, targeting those who have not signed up but are required to comply.
Landlord Costs Rise Sharply as Rental Income Stagnates, HMRC Reports
HMRC figures show UK landlords' declared expenses rose 11% in a year, while total property income remained almost unchanged, according to Property118.
Katie Lam Appointed as New Tory Shadow Housing Secretary
Katie Lam has been appointed as the Conservative Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, following James Cleverly's departure.
Right to Buy Debate Grows Over Proposed Council Housing Changes
Debate over Right to Buy policy intensifies as government considers new restrictions, including longer tenancy requirements and protections for new social homes.
UK Property Transactions Fall 2% in July 2026, HMRC Data Shows
UK residential property transactions dropped by 2% in July 2026 compared to June, with 96,710 transactions recorded, according to HMRC data.
Pacitti Jones Acquires Abode Estate Agency, Expanding in Lanarkshire
Pacitti Jones has acquired Airdrie-based Abode Estate Agency, expanding its presence in Lanarkshire. All Abode staff will transfer to Pacitti Jones.
Nationwide Reports Subdued UK House Price Growth in August
Nationwide's latest data shows UK house prices rose by 0.2% in August, with annual growth at 1.6%. Properties in National Parks and AONBs continue to command significant price premiums.
PFK Estate Agency Signs Partnership with Carlisle United FC
PFK Estate Agency has become an associate partner of Carlisle United for the 2026/27 season, expanding its presence in Cumbria's property market.
July Property Transactions Dip, Highlighting Market Uncertainty
HMRC figures show a 2% fall in seasonally adjusted UK residential property transactions in July, underlining ongoing market vulnerability and calls for structural reform.
Frozen Stamp Duty Thresholds Linked to Slower UK Property Market
Rising property values and frozen Stamp Duty thresholds are being blamed for a slowdown in UK housing market activity, with July 2026 transactions down on previous months.
Katie Lam Appointed Shadow Housing Secretary After Cleverly Steps Down
Katie Lam has been appointed Shadow Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary, replacing Sir James Cleverly after his decision to pursue a mayoral bid.