First-time buyer demand falls as stock shortage persists
First-time buyer demand across Britain declined in the second quarter of 2026, according to new research from estate agency brand...
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Property tax reform divides UK regions, survey finds
A survey of 2,203 UK adults has revealed significant regional differences in attitudes towards replacing council tax and stamp duty...
UK house price growth slows to 2.7% in May 2026
House price growth in the UK decelerated in May 2026, according to the latest Land Registry House Price Index, with...
UK auction volumes rise 35% as landlords offload stock
The number of properties offered at auction across the UK increased by 35.3% in June compared to the same month...
UK asking prices fall 1% in July as market faces headwinds
Average asking prices for newly-listed homes in the UK dropped by 1% in July, representing a sharper decline than the...
Regional cities offer more accessible property ladder entry
Research from Savills has identified the most affordable UK cities for first-time buyers, with Stoke-on-Trent, Hull and Milton Keynes ranking...
Half of UK property listings fail to reach completion
Only 50% of homes that leave estate agents’ books in the UK are progressing to exchange and completion, according to...
Housing supply steady as buyers delay purchase decisions
Buyers are taking longer to commit to property purchases despite steady supply levels, according to data from Landmark Information Group...
UK build-to-rent investment hits £3bn in first half
Investment in the UK build-to-rent sector reached £3bn during the first half of 2026, marking the second-strongest start to a...
Surrey dominates list of UK’s highest-value postcodes
New research has identified the UK postcodes with the highest proportion of property transactions exceeding £1 million, with Surrey locations...
