by peter littlewood | Sep 1, 2025 | Open News
The latest Nationwide survey shows that annual house price growth eased in August as affordability pressures continue to weigh on buyers. House prices rose 2.1% year-on-year, down from 2.4% growth in July. On a monthly basis, prices slipped 0.1% following a 0.5% rise...
by peter littlewood | Sep 1, 2025 | Open News
Rachel Reeves’s plan to overhaul landfill tax has been branded “insane” by construction leaders, who warn it could add £24,000 to the cost of building a new home and cripple the government’s pledge to deliver 300,000 homes a year. At present, landfill tax has two...
by peter littlewood | Aug 30, 2025 | Open News
Writing in LandlordToday, Louisa Sedgwick, Managing Director of Mortgages at Paragon Bank, reports that speculation is mounting over potential changes to Stamp Duty ahead of the upcoming Autumn Budget, with reports suggesting the Treasury is considering a new tax on...
by peter littlewood | Aug 29, 2025 | Open News
The UK mortgage market is experiencing a new bout of uncertainty, as several major lenders, including Santander and NatWest, have begun to increase their mortgage rates. This move is causing concern among brokers and borrowers, as it comes despite a recent drop in the...
by peter littlewood | Aug 29, 2025 | Open News
The Telegraph is reporting that the Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is facing intense scrutiny over her property transactions, with accusations that she has “deliberately conducted her property affairs to pay less stamp duty and council tax.” The...
