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UK Landlords Sell Properties Ahead of Renters' Rights Bill
The impending Renters' Rights Bill in the UK is causing many landlords to sell their properties, fearing the bill's provisions that will strengthen tenant rights and restrict landlord power, potentially reducing rental property supply and increasing rents.
UK Landlords Sell Properties Ahead of Renters' Rights Bill
The impending Renters' Rights Bill in the UK is causing many landlords to sell their properties, fearing the bill's provisions that will strengthen tenant rights and restrict landlord power, potentially reducing rental property supply and increasing rents.
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28% Bias Score
Dirty Money Inflates UK House Prices by £3,000
Illicit funds, primarily channeled through shell companies in British Overseas Territories, inflate UK property prices by \£3,000 on average, with London seeing an \£11,000 increase, significantly impacting housing affordability.
Dirty Money Inflates UK House Prices by £3,000
Illicit funds, primarily channeled through shell companies in British Overseas Territories, inflate UK property prices by \£3,000 on average, with London seeing an \£11,000 increase, significantly impacting housing affordability.
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48% Bias Score
UK House Prices Fall Sharply in July 2025
UK average house prices saw their largest monthly fall in over two decades in July 2025, dropping 1.2% (£4,531) to £373,709 due to the end of stamp duty cuts and increased council tax on second homes, despite continued sales growth and affordability improvements.
UK House Prices Fall Sharply in July 2025
UK average house prices saw their largest monthly fall in over two decades in July 2025, dropping 1.2% (£4,531) to £373,709 due to the end of stamp duty cuts and increased council tax on second homes, despite continued sales growth and affordability improvements.
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36% Bias Score
UK Housebuilders to Pay £100m for Affordable Housing After Competition Inquiry
Seven major UK housebuilders will pay £100 million to fund affordable housing following a Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation into concerns about information sharing that may have impacted new home prices; the companies deny wrongdoing but have agreed to legally binding commitments...
UK Housebuilders to Pay £100m for Affordable Housing After Competition Inquiry
Seven major UK housebuilders will pay £100 million to fund affordable housing following a Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation into concerns about information sharing that may have impacted new home prices; the companies deny wrongdoing but have agreed to legally binding commitments...
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40% Bias Score
UK Home Sales Surge Despite Discounts Amid Increased Housing Supply
Amid the busiest month for UK home sales since the pandemic, homes are selling for £16,000 below the average asking price of £367,000, despite a 6% increase in sales and a 13% rise in homes on the market compared to last June. This is driven by lower mortgage rates and changes to lender affordabilit...
UK Home Sales Surge Despite Discounts Amid Increased Housing Supply
Amid the busiest month for UK home sales since the pandemic, homes are selling for £16,000 below the average asking price of £367,000, despite a 6% increase in sales and a 13% rise in homes on the market compared to last June. This is driven by lower mortgage rates and changes to lender affordabilit...
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24% Bias Score
Record High UK House Prices Amidst Increased Property Supply and Cooling Market"
Rightmove reported that May saw UK property asking prices hit a record high of £379,517, up 0.6 percent, despite being the lowest May increase since 2016 due to a ten-year high in property supply and 32 percent more sellers changing agents after struggling to sell.
Record High UK House Prices Amidst Increased Property Supply and Cooling Market"
Rightmove reported that May saw UK property asking prices hit a record high of £379,517, up 0.6 percent, despite being the lowest May increase since 2016 due to a ten-year high in property supply and 32 percent more sellers changing agents after struggling to sell.
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32% Bias Score
Speculated UK Property Tax Hike Slows Housing Market
Speculation of new UK property taxes—a potential tax on homes over £500,000 and removal of capital gains tax exemptions above £1.5 million—is slowing the housing market, with estate agents reporting decreased buyer confidence and a wait-and-see approach. July saw a 5% year-on-year rise in sales agre...
Speculated UK Property Tax Hike Slows Housing Market
Speculation of new UK property taxes—a potential tax on homes over £500,000 and removal of capital gains tax exemptions above £1.5 million—is slowing the housing market, with estate agents reporting decreased buyer confidence and a wait-and-see approach. July saw a 5% year-on-year rise in sales agre...
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60% Bias Score
UK Housing Market Defies Summer Slump Despite Halved Price Growth Forecast
Despite a record number of homes for sale and increased stamp duty costs, Britain's housing market is busier than usual this summer due to larger mortgages, leading to a buyer's market and regional differences in house price growth, with Zoopla halving its 2025 house price growth forecast to 1%.
UK Housing Market Defies Summer Slump Despite Halved Price Growth Forecast
Despite a record number of homes for sale and increased stamp duty costs, Britain's housing market is busier than usual this summer due to larger mortgages, leading to a buyer's market and regional differences in house price growth, with Zoopla halving its 2025 house price growth forecast to 1%.
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36% Bias Score
UK Country House Sales Rise 7% Amidst Price Corrections
Sales of UK country houses over £750,000 rose 7% in June year-on-year, due to lower prices and increased supply from second-home owners prompted by council tax changes and a lingering stock overhang, creating the most favorable market for buyers in seven years.
UK Country House Sales Rise 7% Amidst Price Corrections
Sales of UK country houses over £750,000 rose 7% in June year-on-year, due to lower prices and increased supply from second-home owners prompted by council tax changes and a lingering stock overhang, creating the most favorable market for buyers in seven years.
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40% Bias Score
Soaring Complaints Expose Flaws in England's Shared Ownership Housing Scheme
Shared ownership schemes in England are facing a surge in complaints, with a nearly 400% increase in the past five years, due to issues with repairs, costs, and selling properties, leaving many feeling trapped and financially disadvantaged.
Soaring Complaints Expose Flaws in England's Shared Ownership Housing Scheme
Shared ownership schemes in England are facing a surge in complaints, with a nearly 400% increase in the past five years, due to issues with repairs, costs, and selling properties, leaving many feeling trapped and financially disadvantaged.
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52% Bias Score
Record UK House Prices Despite Increased Inventory
UK average home asking prices hit a record £379,517 in May, up 0.6% from April, marking the fifth consecutive year of record May prices; however, the monthly rise was the lowest since 2016 due to a decade-high number of homes on the market, impacting seller competitiveness.
Record UK House Prices Despite Increased Inventory
UK average home asking prices hit a record £379,517 in May, up 0.6% from April, marking the fifth consecutive year of record May prices; however, the monthly rise was the lowest since 2016 due to a decade-high number of homes on the market, impacting seller competitiveness.
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32% Bias Score
UK House Prices Surge 5.4% Before Stamp Duty Hike
UK house prices rose 5.4% in the year to February 2024, reaching a two-year high of £268,000 on average due to buyers rushing to beat April's stamp duty increases; however, London prices fell 1.1% in February.
UK House Prices Surge 5.4% Before Stamp Duty Hike
UK house prices rose 5.4% in the year to February 2024, reaching a two-year high of £268,000 on average due to buyers rushing to beat April's stamp duty increases; however, London prices fell 1.1% in February.
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44% Bias Score
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