Online auctions growing in popularity
Online auctions have captured 35% of the commercial property sales, up from just 13% in 2024, according to research from auctioneer Fisher German. Tom Dennes, head of auctions at Fisher…
London sees surge of student housing approvals
London has experienced a surge of student planning approvals in 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, proving cause for optimism, a report from planning and development consultancy Lichfields has…
Potential stamp duty change gets mixed reaction
Property experts are cautious about changes to stamp duty, though most acknowledge that the current system is flawed. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering swapping the tax with one paid…
Speculation around Capital Gains Tax changes in Autumn Budget
There’s speculation that capital gains taxes could be revamped to prevent wealthy individuals from hoarding wealth in the form of assets. As it stands, capital gains taxes on inherited properties…
Canadian construction struggling amidst US tariffs
Most Canadian construction professionals saw private residential activity drop in the second quarter of 2025, indicating that US tariffs are having a chilling effect on the industry. A net -34%…
Seoul and Tokyo the fastest growing housing markets globally
House prices have surged by 25.2% in Seoul in South Korea, making it the fastest growing prime market in the world. After Seoul comes Tokyo in Japan (16.3%), and Dubai…
Rachel Reeves weighs up replacing stamp duty with sellers’ tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering replacing stamp duty with a tax paid by the sellers of high-value properties. It’s thought a national tax could be paid by owner-occupiers on houses…
Commercial EPC ratings inconsistent across Europe
A commercial building that receives the highest rating in one country could receive a grade up to four places lower in another, Savills found in its Impacts research programme. The…
Summer slowdown sends prices down £10,000
The typical asking price of properties has dropped by £10,000 in just three months, pointing to a buyers’ market where it’s possible to haggle on price. The average price has…
More people remortgaging rather than buying
The number of remortgagors in July nearly matched new property purchases. Data from Twenty7tec demonstrates that more people are refinancing rather than climbing the property ladder. In July advisers handled…