Stamp Duty – A Brake on Housing Market Growth

Market activity has taken a noticeable turn. Most metrics indicate that buyer activity has dipped since the introduction of new stamp duty thresholds starting in April 2025. By placing first-time buyer stamp duty thresholds at £300,000 (previously £425,000) and second-time buyer stamp duty thresholds at £125,000 (previously £250,000), it has discouraged customers from participating in…

Britain’s First End-to-End Digital Purchase

In what is widely considered by industry experts to be a breakthrough for the UK conveyancing sector, proptech firm PEXA has recently announced the completion of the UK’s first fully digital purchase transaction. David Jabbari, founder and CEO of Muve, said: ‘This achievement underscores the transformative potential of PEXA’s platform to improve the conveyancing process.’…

Renters’ Rights Bill – Where Is It At

The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to be the most significant reform to the private rented sector in nearly three decades. The importance of the Bill cannot be understated: it will have wide-ranging ramifications for tenants and landlords from across all parts of the country. Although it’s still undergoing the ratification process, it is important…

Lower Interest Rates Set to Shake Up UK Property Market

On 8 May, the Bank of England voted 5-4 in favour of slashing interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25% in a move widely welcomed by industry analysts and mortgage owners. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey released a statement emphasising moderation in line with previous committee meeting statements: ‘The past few weeks have shown how…

Should Landlords Sell Their Properties Amid the Impact of the Renters’ Rights Bill

According to the National Residential Landlords Association, 41% of the landlords surveyed are planning on reducing their rental portfolios over the next year. By comparison, only 5% of the landlords surveyed intend on expanding their rental portfolios during the same period. Mounting financial pressures are causing some landlords to contemplate whether to remain in the…

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