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Q4 2025 Review

During the final quarter of 2025, market activity was initially rather slow due to uncertainty about what the Autumn Budget might bring. However, once it had been announced, prospective buyers quickly resumed their searches

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December 2025 | Property Market Review

In December, sales activity returned to more normal seasonal patterns. Capital growth was still only modest but rental growth improved and yields remained strong

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November 2025 | Property Market Review

November saw the Chancellor addressing Parliament with details of the long-anticipated Autumn Budget. The announcement at least brings some certainty to what had been an edgy market.

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The Autumn Budget 2025

High Value Mansion Tax Surcharge: a new tax on houses in England worth more than £2 million which will range from £2,500 to a maximum of £7,500 for homes worth £5 million or more

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1st May 2026 - Renter’s Rights Bill Phase 1

Tenancy reform measures within the Renters' Rights Act 2025 will come into force on 1 May 2026.

From this date, every private tenancy in England—both existing and newly signed—will shift onto the new tenancy framework

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October 2025 | Property Market Review

In October, speculation about tax changes dampened sales activity. Rates of capital and rental growth were similar to last month’s, but yields (which were already strong) look to be improving.

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