Stamp duty deadline and economic gloom dampen UK housing market

Buyer demand fell to lowest level since November 2023 in February, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors says

UK house prices fall unexpectedly, says Halifax

Average property price dips to £298,602 in February despite analysts expecting rush before stamp duty rises

Second home owners are poised to fight back as Cornwall prepares to impose double council tax – leaving councillors fearing for their budget

Average price of property increased by 0.4% to £270,493 in February, Nationwide says

Average one- or two-bedroom home is £119,000 in Scottish city, as Liverpool tops list in England and Blaenau Gwent in Wales

City wants more investment in stocks but move could reduce availability of mortgages for first-time buyers

Bank to offer first two-year deal under 4% with rivals likely to follow suit

Annual rise of 11% is likely to fuel fresh calls for Labour to accelerate overhaul of scandal-hit leasehold sector

Average property price increases by 0.7% in January to record £299,138 as market starts year ‘on positive note’

Decision will lead to lower borrowing costs for those on trackers – but fixed-rate deals will stay the same

Increase in January of 0.1% on previous month but annual rate slows to 4.1%, says Nationwide

Estate agent reports that revenues and profits for 2024 beat market forecasts

Typical advertised rent outside London dipped £3 to £1,341 a month in final quarter of 2024, says Rightmove

The Holme in Regent’s Park, which has 40 bedrooms, was put on the market two years ago for £250m

Homes in the city cost 8.5 times the annual earnings of the typical full-time worker, Nationwide says