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The 2025 Budget and UK Homeowners
Market InsightsLegal

The 2025 Budget and UK Homeowners: High-Value Council Tax Surcharge from 2028 Explained

The Autumn Budget of 2025, delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, confirmed one of the most significant and long-speculated changes to UK property taxation in decades: the introduction of a new annual levy on high-value homes

29 November 2025
8 min read
British Property
Budget Bites: How New Business Rates Changes Could Add 2% to Commercial Property Costs
CommercialMarket Insights

Budget Bites: How New Business Rates Changes Could Add 2% to Commercial Property Costs

The next 12–18 months will be about execution. Those who act decisively will come out ahead.

30 November 2025
4 min read
Allan Bradbury
for sale by owner
RentSale

Can I sell my home without an estate agent in 2026?

The short answer to the question is a confident yes — you absolutely can sell your home without an estate agent in 2026,

26 November 2025
5 min read
Allan Bradbury
The UK's Shifting Property Landscape: Why First-Time Buyers Are Getting Older
Market InsightsFirst Time Buyers

The UK's Shifting Property Landscape: Why First-Time Buyers Are Getting Older

In a stark reflection of the UK's evolving housing market, new data from Santander reveals a profound demographic transformation among first-time buyers

25 November 2025
4 min read
British Property
Latest News on First-Time Buyers in the UK
SaleMarket Insights

First-Time Buyers Face Pre-Budget Jitters – Latest Market Roundup

As the Autumn Budget looms on 2026, the UK property sector for first-time buyers (FTBs) is in a holding pattern, marked by cautious optimism, modest price growth, and urgent calls for policy tweaks.

23 November 2025
3 min read
Allan Bradbury
UK Rental Market Update: November 2025 – Stabilisation Ahead Amid Major Reforms
RentMarket Insights

UK Rental Market Update: November 2025 – Stabilisation Ahead Amid Major Reforms

As we move into the final weeks of 2025, the UK private rental sector is showing signs of cooling after years of sharp increases. While rents remain at record highs, growth is slowing, and experts predict a return to more sustainable levels in the coming years.

17 November 2025
2 min read
British Property
UK Mortgage News: November 2025 Summary
SaleMortgages

UK Mortgage News: November 2025 Summary

Here is a short summary of the key news affecting the UK mortgage market in November 2025.

13 November 2025
2 min read
British Property