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Chancellor confirms Mansion Tax to take effect in April 2028 for homes worth over £2m
By Joseph Mullane published
Luxury homeowners face a new Mansion Tax following the 2025 Budget, sparking warnings from property experts about potential market ripple effects

OBR forecast predicts mortgage rate rises from 3.7% to 5% in response to Autumn Budget
By Joseph Mullane last updated
A new year could bring new hope for those looking to secure a mortgage for a house

OBR Budget leak reveals housing supply to slump from 260,000 to 215,000 homes by 2026-27
By Joseph Mullane published
The UK Government faces a significant blow as housebuilding set to fall by 17%

National trade body urges Government not to introduce £28k housing tax ahead of Autumn Budget
By Joseph Mullane published
Planned landfill tax changes could add up to £28,000 to the cost of a home, warns leading construction body

No way! I've just found a dehumidifier in Lidl's middle aisle – and it's £33 cheaper than on Amazon
By Megan Milstead published
Run don't walk, Lidl is offering a smart dehumidifier for under £80 in its middle aisle

Is the proposed 'Mansion Tax' already impacting house prices, and should homeowners be concerned?
By Joseph Mullane published
Talk of a 'Mansion Tax' is already cooling the top end of the UK housing market, but how steep is the impact and what should homeowners be doing?

Cooling inflation fuels hopes of cheaper mortgages before the New Year
By Joseph Mullane published
As 2025 draws to a close, cooling inflation is lifting expectations of a potential base rate cut – and offering fresh hope for homebuyers preparing for 2026

Planning to build your own home? Building near a train station could almost guarantee planning permission
By Joseph Mullane published
Building your own home near a train station could soon make planning permission more likely and increase the number of plots available for self-builders
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