UK property tax burden highest among major economies
The United Kingdom has the highest property tax burden among major economies, according to analysis by property tax specialist Ryan,...
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UK housing market activity weakens as buyer demand falls
The UK housing market remained subdued in April as elevated mortgage costs and economic uncertainty continued to dampen buyer activity,...
44% of UK homes listed for sale fail to find buyers
Nearly half of UK homes listed for sale over the past three years did not complete a transaction, according to...
Mortgage product availability down 10% since March
Mortgage product availability has contracted by approximately 10% since early March, with high loan-to-value options falling by 14%, according to...
UK rental market shows sharp regional divergence in April
The UK rental market displayed significant regional variation in April 2026, with Scotland and Northern Ireland recording strong monthly growth...
Off-plan sales fall to lowest level since 2013
Off-plan sales of new homes in England and Wales have fallen to their lowest level in 12 years, according to...
UK landlords exit rental sector amid regulatory pressures
The UK’s private rental sector is experiencing a significant shift as buy-to-let landlords increasingly exit the market, driven by mounting...
UK property market shows resilience amid Middle East conflict
The UK property market has demonstrated relative stability despite geopolitical tensions and rising mortgage rates linked to the US-Iran conflict,...
Halifax reports UK house prices fall for second month
UK house prices declined for the second consecutive month in April, according to Halifax, as mortgage rates climbed and uncertainty...
UK property sales rise 14.6% as overvaluing concerns grow
UK residential sales reached 422,000 properties sold subject to contract year-to-date as of early May 2026, representing a 14.6% increase...
