House prices across the UK have climbed once more, setting a fresh record high, according to the latest update from Halifax. This marks the third consecutive month of
Halifax Reports Record House Prices
Angela Rayner Resigns Over Stamp Duty Scandal
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Angela Rayner has stepped down from her roles as Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary. Her decision follows an admission that she underpaid stamp duty on her property
93,000 Landlords to Exit Buy-to-Let in 2025
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Related guide: full BRRRR UK strategy — the maths, financing, refurb ROI and 7 mistakes. Research carried out by Black & White Bridging has revealed that as many
Barclays Up, Halifax Down
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The UK mortgage market has seen lenders take diverging approaches this week, with Barclays increasing the cost of its cheapest two and five-year fixed deals, while Halifax chose
Rayner Admits Tax Error on Seaside Flat
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Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has referred herself to the parliamentary standards watchdog after admitting she did not pay the correct amount of Stamp Duty
Could Stamp Duty Be Replaced in London?
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First-time buyers could see benefits if stamp duty is scrapped, but property experts caution that Londoners may end up carrying the financial burden of such reforms. Reports suggest
Calls for Landlords to Pay National Insurance
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Generation Rent, a well-known campaign group, has been pressing the government for close to a year to introduce National Insurance contributions on landlords’ rental profits. The organisation believes
Rising Mortgage Rates Hit UK Housing Market
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UK house prices slipped slightly in August as many households continued to find it difficult to raise deposits and cope with high monthly mortgage repayments, figures from Nationwide
Mortgage Approvals Rise on Interest Rate Cut Hopes
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UK mortgage approvals rose slightly in July, with new figures from the Bank of England showing 65,400 approvals compared with 64,600 in June. This modest increase of around
Rayner Faces £40k Stamp Duty Avoidance Claim
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The Daily Telegraph has reported that Housing Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has avoided paying £40,000 in stamp duty on her new seaside flat. The newspaper