House Prices

Kemi Badenoch’s pledge to scrap stamp duty on primary homes could shake up the housing market, but industry reactions suggest a mix of excitement and caution

Experts say digital IDs could make buying a home faster and safer, but data security and accessibility concerns remain unresolved

Project 28 sets out eight commitments to speed up home sales, but will this charter solve one of the property industry's biggest problems

Discover the hidden reasons behind a growing number of empty homes

A permanent mortgage guarantee scheme aims to help first-time buyers, but experts question whether it tackles the real barriers to homeownership

Statistics reveal the government is over 110k short of its annual housing targets

A deep dive into global mortgage systems reveals how the UK mortgage market is more difficult for buyers compared to elsewhere in the world

TV architect George Clarke calls for a radical rethink of Britain’s broken housing system – and urges a return to building homes that last

Stamp duty faces growing criticism as economists and experts call for urgent reform of the property tax system

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