72% of respondents to a new survey from LRG have indicated that they prioritise support measures other than stamp duty relief, including lower-deposit mortgages and faster approvals.
Mid-market and lower-value homes have seen prices hold steady or rise slightly, compressing the gap with prime properties for the first time in 30 years.
London saw 45,000 more search enquiries for houses to rent among British tenants, representing a 13% increase, though international demand dropped 21%.
Tom Bill explores how plans to target higher-value homes with additional council tax could create disruption for homeowners while serving short-term political aims.
The 42-apartment London development secured funding at 70% loan-to-gross-development-value, enabling the project to proceed despite challenging market conditions.