UK government urged to abolish ‘arbitrary’ inheritance tax system
Nearly half of OECD countries do not tax what parents leave their children at all
Marc da Silva
UK households spend record amount on housing amid cost pressures
total growth has slowed substantially from +£22bn in 2023 and +£19bn in 2024
Price right or risk losing buyers, new data suggests
Many sellers are facing stiff competition and the longest average time to sell at this time of year since 2013
London estate agents report uptick in enquiries from Gulf region
Buyers and renters are swapping Dubai for London as the conflict in the Middle East continues
Agents urged to help shape the future of the property market
The call comes as work begins on the Smart Property Data Trust Framework sandbox
Private housing output falls in latest blow for housebuilding
ONS data shows construction output for private housing across Britain fell 6.3% in the three months to January 2026
Mansion tax: The impact so far on the property market
The most significant property measure in the Budget was the introduction of a High Value Council Tax Surcharge, commonly referred to as the Mansion Tax
Sub-4% mortgage deals down to ‘a handful’ – and may not last
Over the past 72 hours, a large chunk of residential mortgage products has vanished, marking the sharpest short-term drop since the 2022 mini-Budget turmoil
Well-known franchise expands following acquisition
London area was identified as a strategic location for the group’s next phase of growth
BTL landlords urged to review ownership structures ahead of tax changes
The advice comes as individual portfolio landlords are facing a 2% increase in income tax from April 2027
Surging room rents leave affordability ‘at breaking point’
Flatsharers are getting older as younger people are being priced out of the rental market altogether
Propertymark unveils Scottish and Welsh housing manifestos ahead of elections
Across both manifestos, Propertymark identifies common priorities that it says must be addressed if housing pressures are to ease
Savills publishes full year financial results
The group expects its performance for 2025 to exhibit solid year-on-year growth at least in line with expectations
Redress scheme flooded with enquiries ahead of Renters’ Rights Act
New rental law drives unprecedented demand dispute resolution
Middle East conflict set to weigh on housing market sentiment
Forward-looking sentiment turns more cautious
Hundreds of mortgage deals pulled as average rate tops 5%
Recent days have been some of the most turbulent in the UK mortgage market since the aftermath of the September 2022 mini-Budget
Estate agents expect AI to transform how buyers find homes
Artificial intelligence has become a major talking point across the property sector
Renters’ Rights Act set to drive increase in ‘expensive’ rental disputes
Tenancy disputes can prove time-consuming and expensive for landlords
UK housing demand rebounds with London leading the charge
Falling mortgage rates at the start of the year gave the market a boost in February