Stamp Duty

April Market Dip Linked to Stamp Duty Changes

House Prices Dip in April as New Stamp Duty Rules Take Hold Published: 1 May 2025 House prices across the UK saw a slight dip in April as the market responded to newly introduced stamp duty changes, according to the latest figures from Nationwide. The building society reported a 0.6% month-on-month fall in average property prices, bringing the typical UK home value down to £270,752. Despite the recent...

First-Time Buyers Rush to Secure Big-Ticket Homes Before Tax Hike

Market Report In recent months, the U.K. property market has witnessed a surge in first-time buyers snapping up higher-priced homes. This frenzy comes ahead of significant changes to the stamp duty tax break set to take effect in April, as highlighted in a report by Hamptons estate agency. Record-Breaking Activity Among First-Time Buyers According to the report, the share of homes purchased by...