Justine Edmonds, head of Build to Rent / leasing strategies at LRG, outlines how the build-to-rent sector could support the UK’s housing goals if the government provides stronger...

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.

Asking prices fell 1.8% between October and November, contributing to a 0.5% annual drop.

Those aged 55 and over showed the highest level of concern at 81%, likely due to rumoured tax reforms targeting homes at the upper end of the market.

London accounts for 66% (940 transactions) of all homes sold over £2 million across England and Wales this year, with an estimated annual tax charge of £15.8 million.

Demand-to-supply ratio in October 2025 was 72.4%, the highest since 2022.

Almost half of agents (49%) report weaker buyer and seller activity in their local markets.

43% of developers said potential increases to Capital Gains Tax or corporate property levies would delay sales and slow turnover.

House prices fell by -0.10% on average in the month following the last seven major economic statements.

Following a U-turn on income tax, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering a new levy on high-value homes, commonly referred to as a “mansion tax,” ahead of next...