Tag: UK housing market
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UK property market on the up: New year bounce lifts asking prices
UK property market begins the year with renewed momentum The UK housing market is showing signs of a renewed appetite as buyers return and sellers respond to a more active start to 2024. New data indicate that the average price of homes listed for sale has risen for the first time in several months, marking…
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UK Property Market Rebounds in New Year Push as Asking Prices Rise
UK property market shows renewed momentum as 2026 begins The UK housing market is starting the year with renewed energy, as data indicates a notable uplift in the price expectations for homes on the market. Rightmove, the property portal that tracks new listings and asking prices, reported the largest monthly increase in asking prices in…
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Trump’s Property Move Could Propel UK New-Build Housing Market
US policy sparks a cross-border housing shift The announcement that the Trump administration plans to curb institutional purchases of single-family homes in the United States is sending ripple effects well beyond American borders. While the policy targets the U.S. housing market, investors, private equity firms, and developers are closely watching how these limits might crowd…
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Trump’s US property clampdown could push investors toward the UK housing market
Overview: A shift in investment focus The White House is considering measures to restrict institutional buyers from acquiring single-family homes in the United States, a move that could alter the global flow of private equity money into real estate. While the policy aims to cool American housing demand and stabilise prices for first-time buyers, it…
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Trump’s proposed limits on US property investing could spur foray into UK housing market
Background: What the proposed limits could mean for US investors Donald Trump’s administration has floated plans to curb the activity of institutional buyers in the US single-family home market. The aim is to cool a segment of the real estate boom driven by private equity, hedge funds, and other large buyers that many see as…
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UK housing market 2026: first-time buyers to drive sales
UK housing market 2026: first-time buyers lead the way The UK housing market is expected to stabilize and pick up pace in 2026, with first-time buyers (FTBs) playing a pivotal role in driving sales. After a period of affordability stress and cautious buying, several factors point toward a more favorable outlook for those entering the…
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First-time Buyers Set to Drive UK Housing Market in 2026 as Rates Fall
Overview: A New Driver for UK Housing in 2026 The UK housing market is poised for a rebound in 2026, with first-time buyers positioned to lead the way. After a period of affordability pressure driven by higher loan costs, forecasts suggest a more favorable environment as central banks implement further interest rate cuts. A wave…
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UK Housing 2026: First-Time Buyers to Drive Sales Amid Rate Cuts
Forecast for 2026: What will drive the market? The UK housing market is set for a cautious revival in 2026, with first-time buyers (FTBs) emerging as the primary force behind the demand rebound. After a period of stretched affordability driven by high mortgage costs, analysts expect another round of Bank of England rate cuts to…
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Plymouth Tops UK for Steepest 2025 House Price Rise as Amenities Boom Attracts Buyers
Plymouth’s 2025 Price Surge: What’s Driving the Rise In 2025, Plymouth stands out as the UK’s standout hotspot for house price growth, recording the steepest annual rise among major markets. While central London faced softer demand and more modest gains, the south-west city benefited from a strong mix of investment and lifestyle appeal that translated…
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Thousands Face Fallout from New Mansion Tax as Overvaluation Fears Loom
Overview: a looming mansion tax and its early tremors The introduction of a new mansion tax has sparked widespread concern among homeowners, estate agents, and councils as the policy’s design prompts fears of inflated valuations and significant penalties. Officials warn that properties valued at £2 million could see a drop in market value of up…