First-time homeownership slips further out of reach without family assistanceOnly 11.5% of first-time buyers can afford homes without family help, highlighting the growing dependence on external financial support.
Stamp duty to increase in weeks can you still beat the deadline?Home buyers are racing against a looming stamp duty deadline that could cost them significantly more after April.
Mapped: The areas where stamp duty rises will hit hardestStamp duty changes in England and Northern Ireland will significantly increase the number of buyers subjected to the tax.
Stamp duty deadline sparks property sales surgeProperty transactions increased sharply as buyers rush to avoid impending stamp duty hike.
Thousands of homes hit market as sellers cut prices post stamp duty changeA significant number of new homes are on the market with many sellers reducing prices after the return to lower stamp duty thresholds.
UK house prices fall after stamp duty rush cools market momentumUK house prices fell 0.5% in March following changes in stamp duty, marking the largest monthly decline in a year.
First-time homeownership slips further out of reach without family assistanceOnly 11.5% of first-time buyers can afford homes without family help, highlighting the growing dependence on external financial support.
Stamp duty to increase in weeks can you still beat the deadline?Home buyers are racing against a looming stamp duty deadline that could cost them significantly more after April.
Mapped: The areas where stamp duty rises will hit hardestStamp duty changes in England and Northern Ireland will significantly increase the number of buyers subjected to the tax.
Stamp duty deadline sparks property sales surgeProperty transactions increased sharply as buyers rush to avoid impending stamp duty hike.
Thousands of homes hit market as sellers cut prices post stamp duty changeA significant number of new homes are on the market with many sellers reducing prices after the return to lower stamp duty thresholds.
UK house prices fall after stamp duty rush cools market momentumUK house prices fell 0.5% in March following changes in stamp duty, marking the largest monthly decline in a year.
Map shows where house prices are rising the mostUK house prices continue to rise, with February showing a 0.4% month-on-month increase.
Buyers sense a new property market advantage as record homes flood UK marketHomebuyers in England can expect a larger property selection this spring despite missing the March stamp duty deadline.
UK house prices expected to rise by 2.5% in 2025 despite budget constraintsHouse prices in the UK continue to rise, with a forecasted increase of 2.5% in 2025 despite economic pressures.
UK house prices rise 4% as buyers rush to beat stamp duty deadlineUK house prices rose 3.9% year-on-year in March due to buyer urgency before stamp duty changes.
Map shows where house prices are rising the mostUK house prices continue to rise, with February showing a 0.4% month-on-month increase.
Buyers sense a new property market advantage as record homes flood UK marketHomebuyers in England can expect a larger property selection this spring despite missing the March stamp duty deadline.
UK house prices expected to rise by 2.5% in 2025 despite budget constraintsHouse prices in the UK continue to rise, with a forecasted increase of 2.5% in 2025 despite economic pressures.
UK house prices rise 4% as buyers rush to beat stamp duty deadlineUK house prices rose 3.9% year-on-year in March due to buyer urgency before stamp duty changes.
Home buyers warned they have just days left to avoid thousands in extra costsThe Independent emphasizes the need for quality journalism accessible to all, particularly during critical events.A significant increase in stamp duty costs is impending, impacting first-time homebuyers and those moving homes in England and Northern Ireland.
Half a million homebuyers face 11k cliff-edge in race to beat stamp duty changesRising urgency for homebuyers to complete purchases ahead of significant stamp duty changes in the UK.
Buyers rush to beat stamp duty changes amid lengthy delays in house purchasesHomebuyers are rushing to finalize transactions before the April 2025 deadline for stamp duty relief ends.
Home buyers warned they have just days left to avoid thousands in extra costsThe Independent emphasizes the need for quality journalism accessible to all, particularly during critical events.A significant increase in stamp duty costs is impending, impacting first-time homebuyers and those moving homes in England and Northern Ireland.
Half a million homebuyers face 11k cliff-edge in race to beat stamp duty changesRising urgency for homebuyers to complete purchases ahead of significant stamp duty changes in the UK.
Buyers rush to beat stamp duty changes amid lengthy delays in house purchasesHomebuyers are rushing to finalize transactions before the April 2025 deadline for stamp duty relief ends.
fromwww.independent.co.uk2 weeks agoLondon housing market experiencing stamp duty hangover'The London housing market faces a significant drop in demand due to upcoming changes in stamp duty regulations.
Stamp duty changes push 1 in 4 homebuyers out of the marketStamp duty reforms are set to complicate homeownership for many UK buyers, significantly raising costs and limiting affordability.
Rachel Reeves hikes stamp duty but chancellor warned renters will pay priceRachel Reeves' hike in stamp duty for second home buyers could negatively impact renters and the housing market.
Do you need to pay stamp duty on a building plot? We asked the expertsStamp duty may be applicable on building plots based on value, nature of land, and whether any construction has started.
Stamp duty changes push 1 in 4 homebuyers out of the marketStamp duty reforms are set to complicate homeownership for many UK buyers, significantly raising costs and limiting affordability.
Rachel Reeves hikes stamp duty but chancellor warned renters will pay priceRachel Reeves' hike in stamp duty for second home buyers could negatively impact renters and the housing market.
Do you need to pay stamp duty on a building plot? We asked the expertsStamp duty may be applicable on building plots based on value, nature of land, and whether any construction has started.
Stamp Duty hikes trigger 42 per cent slump in prime London property dealsRepeated increases in stamp duty have severely affected high-end property sales in London, with transactions falling 42% over the past decade.
Here's a rabbit for the chancellor's hat: scrap stamp duty on shares | Nils PratleyRachel Reeves is focused on raising taxes, but scrapping stamp duty on shares could boost UK investment and competitiveness.
Stamp Duty hikes trigger 42 per cent slump in prime London property dealsRepeated increases in stamp duty have severely affected high-end property sales in London, with transactions falling 42% over the past decade.
Here's a rabbit for the chancellor's hat: scrap stamp duty on shares | Nils PratleyRachel Reeves is focused on raising taxes, but scrapping stamp duty on shares could boost UK investment and competitiveness.
House sales forecast to 'jump' ahead of stamp duty risePredicted surge in home sales before stamp duty increase in March 2025, but high interest rates may limit buyer engagement.
First-time buyers rush to complete purchases ahead of stamp duty increaseFirst-time homebuyers in the UK are rushing to finalize purchases before significant stamp duty increases take effect on April 1.
House sales forecast to 'jump' ahead of stamp duty risePredicted surge in home sales before stamp duty increase in March 2025, but high interest rates may limit buyer engagement.
First-time buyers rush to complete purchases ahead of stamp duty increaseFirst-time homebuyers in the UK are rushing to finalize purchases before significant stamp duty increases take effect on April 1.
Fine Gael faces anger in south Dublin over its 'populist' mansion taxThe newly implemented 6% stamp duty rate has sparked backlash from Fine Gael councillors, as wealthy constituents feel already taxed fairly.
Fine Gael's Neale Richmond calls for stamp duty on bulk buying of new homes by 'vulture funds' to be doubledFine Gael plans a stamp duty increase on bulk home purchases to support home ownership amid concerns over vulture fund acquisitions.
Fine Gael faces anger in south Dublin over its 'populist' mansion taxThe newly implemented 6% stamp duty rate has sparked backlash from Fine Gael councillors, as wealthy constituents feel already taxed fairly.
Fine Gael's Neale Richmond calls for stamp duty on bulk buying of new homes by 'vulture funds' to be doubledFine Gael plans a stamp duty increase on bulk home purchases to support home ownership amid concerns over vulture fund acquisitions.
'Mansion tax' aims to make rich pay their fair share, says Finance Minister Jack ChambersIntroduction of a 6% mansion tax for properties over €1.5 million to create a progressive tax system.The measure is designed for revenue generation and equitable taxation.The government emphasizes that this tax is not aimed at reducing house prices.
Think tank urges Labour to consider inheritance and road pricing in budget proposalsThe Resolution Foundation advocates major tax changes to tackle fiscal challenges, proposing increases to inheritance and capital gains taxes.
Former Sunak adviser urges Labour to introduce wealth tax on housingCouncil tax and stamp duty should be abolished in favor of a fairer, proportional tax system, according to economist Tim Leunig.
Think tank urges Labour to consider inheritance and road pricing in budget proposalsThe Resolution Foundation advocates major tax changes to tackle fiscal challenges, proposing increases to inheritance and capital gains taxes.
Former Sunak adviser urges Labour to introduce wealth tax on housingCouncil tax and stamp duty should be abolished in favor of a fairer, proportional tax system, according to economist Tim Leunig.
Taoiseach Simon Harris denies Government u-turn on increasing stamp duty paid by vulture funds bulk-buying homesThe government plans to review stamp duty in relation to bulk buying of homes, with expectations for adjustments in the upcoming budget.