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Are 'zombie listings' skewing house prices? The hidden supply problem in 2025
By Joseph Mullane last updated
As house prices rise, a flood of relisted homes or ‘zombie listings’ could be creating a misleading sense of momentum

Freedom to Buy: Will it really open the door for buyers with low deposits?
By Joseph Mullane published
A permanent mortgage guarantee scheme aims to help first-time buyers, but experts question whether it tackles the real barriers to homeownership

How many homes have Labour managed to build in their first year in power?
By Joseph Mullane published
Statistics reveal the government is over 110k short of its annual housing targets

Are mortgage rates going down? July sees major cuts as lenders compete for your business
By Joseph Mullane last updated
UK mortgage rates are tumbling as lenders ramp up competition ahead of an anticipated Bank of England base rate cut in August

How British homebuyers face higher costs, tougher lending rules and fewer rights compared to Europe and beyond
By Joseph Mullane published
A deep dive into global mortgage systems reveals how the UK mortgage market is more difficult for buyers compared to elsewhere in the world

George Clarke says UK housing stock is ‘worse than 100 years ago’
By Joseph Mullane published
TV architect George Clarke calls for a radical rethink of Britain’s broken housing system – and urges a return to building homes that last

Government raked in £1.4bn in stamp duty before the March 30th deadline, as calls to remove the tax grow
By Joseph Mullane published
Stamp duty faces growing criticism as economists and experts call for urgent reform of the property tax system

Thousands of homes hit market as sellers cut prices post stamp duty change
By Joseph Mullane published
Fresh data from Yopa reveals a surge of new listings and widespread price cuts – signs that sellers may be trying to offset rising stamp duty costs
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