Labour’s first 18 months have brought major housing reforms from the upcoming mansion tax and higher property income tax to the abolition of non-Dom status and planning changes. But this week’s Spring Statement stood out for what the Chancellor didn’t say, leaving buyers and lenders searching for clues on the outlook for prices, sales and mortgage rates.
Source: The Standard
Celebs and politicians love it, the pubs are perfect and house prices just right, Between the manic tourist mosh pit that is Camden Market and the bucolic wilds of Hampstead Heath lies London’s ultimate property sweet spot. Kentish Town is understated, underrated, and since the pandemic outperforming.
Source: Evening Standard
According to Halifax. This marks what the lender calls a significant “milestone” for the housing market. Prices rose 0.7% in January, reversing a 0.5% fall in December, and are now 1% higher than a year ago
Source: The BBC
The London property market has historically been attractive for many reasons, in particular for its potential for long-term growth and demand. While house price growth across the UK has stalled, London has probably seen the biggest decline. But could London’s fortunes be changing any time soon and will it continue to attract buyers and property investors?
Source: MoneyWeek
First-time buyers are expected to drive the UK housing market in 2026, with further interest rate cuts likely to improve stretched affordability. The for-sale market should accelerate moderately, with prices rising by 2% to 4%, while rent rises are likely to slow from the rapid increases of recent years, according to lenders and estate agents.
Source: The Guardian
The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% - the lowest level in nearly three years. The decision was widely expected but it was another knife-edge vote, with policymakers voting 5-4 in favour of a cut
Source: BBC
Most, if not all, landlords understand that from 1 May 2026, the section 21 route to exit the Private Rented Sector will cease to exist. But there’s another crucial deadline that I suspect not everyone has noticed. I think I’ve got this right, but I’m posting this partly to check that?
Written by: Abdul Source: Property 118
Londoners could soon see brand new film and TV studios in the capital as developers unveil plans to regenerate an industrial site in north London into a "world-class" creative district.
Written by: Abdul Source: BBC
Dartmouth Park is one of North London’s most desirable residential pockets – leafy, village-like and known for its handsome period homes, green spaces and convenient transport links. Whether you’re searching for houses for sale in Dartmouth Park, exploring flats to rent in Dartmouth Park, or planning to sell my property in Dartmouth Park, choosing the right street makes all the difference.
Written by: Abdul Source: Cactusautomation.io
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