RACHEL Reeves is under fire for plotting a raid on Britain’s homes — with warnings it could blow up the housing market. Property expert Kirstie Allsopp said the Chancellor’s plans to reform stamp duty would have a “destabilising” effect and insisted it’s “not the place to fly kites.” 2 Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reportedly ordered
John Campbell BBC News NI economics and business editor EPA Northern Ireland still remains one of the most affordable UK regions for renters Private rental accommodation in Northern Ireland has become less affordable since 2020, new analysis from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggests. However, Northern Ireland still remains one of the most affordable
If introduced, the new tax would be paid by owner-occupiers on homes worth more than £500,000 – here is how it could affect homeowners 08:20, 19 Aug 2025Updated 10:11, 19 Aug 2025 You currently pay stamp duty on properties if they are over a certain value(Image: Getty Images) Stamp duty could be replaced by a
If introduced, the new tax would be paid by owner-occupiers on homes worth more than £500,000 – here is how it could affect homeowners You currently pay stamp duty on properties if they are over a certain value(Image: Getty Images) Stamp duty could be replaced by a new property tax on homes worth more than
Do I pay inheritance tax on my home? As with the vast majority of assets, inheritance tax is levied on property when you pass away. But thanks to an extra allowance introduced in April 2017, couples can now leave property worth up to £1m before paying any tax. The tax-free amount depends on who you
These items seem harmless, even sentimental, but they’re among the biggest offenders when it comes to property-devaluing Property specialists have exposed a silent sale-killer: clutter(Image: Getty) Property specialists are warning people who are trying to sell their house of something that could wipe £85k off their home value. As Google searches for home-selling tips have
America’s tech tycoons aren’t just changing how we communicate, shop and travel – they’re reshaping the luxury real estate market with staggering property acquisitions that would make European royalty blush. From sprawling compounds for polygamous-style family living to minimalist retreats that cost more than small nations’ economies, these digital moguls are building kingdoms that reflect
We have a suite of mortgage calculators to help you work out how repayments will affect your household finances, what you could save by remortgaging, and the beneficial impact of overpaying. You can also enter your details here to see what’s available on today’s market 18 August 2025: 1 In 3 Properties Cut Price To Attract Buyers The average asking
A new report from a property website shares that UK house prices have fallen by 1.3%, or £4,969, month-on-month in August to stand at a total of £368,740, following huge falls in June and July House prices have dropped an average of 1.3% this summer alone(Image: Bloomberg, Bloomberg via Getty Images) The average price tag
LONDON (Reuters) -Asking prices for newly advertised British houses and apartments fell in the four weeks to mid-August but the drop was less notable than in the previous two months and sales in July were their highest for the time of year since 2020, a survey showed. Property website Rightmove said on Monday prices for