UK Housing Market

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October 2024 Budget: What Does it Mean for the UK Residential Property Market?

Updated 1 November: In a widely-trailed Budget, there was one surprise for the residential property market and disquiet over planned changes for non doms.

One month ago

Residential Sales

Higher-Value Property Markets See Bigger Pre-Budget Slowdown

A non dom tells Knight Frank why they would only stay in the UK if a tiered tax regime was introduced.

One month ago

Research

Western governments grapple with taxing the wealthy

Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe

One month ago

Research

The economics of conflict in the Middle East

Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe

One month ago

Residential Sales

Sellers Move Quicker than Buyers this Autumn as Rates Drop

Although more sub-4% mortgages are appearing, uncertainty ahead of the Budget means some buyers remain hesitant.

2 months ago

Research

Private members' clubs add stardust to global housing markets

Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe

2 months ago

Residential Sales

UK Housing and Economic Data Defy Gloomy Government Warnings

Latest figures show annual house price growth and transaction volumes are rising, which don’t indicate the economy is ailing.

2 months ago

Residential Sales

How Did Different Parts of the UK Property Market Perform as Rates Surged?

New analysis shows the limited role of cash buyers as rates increased 14 times between November 2021 and August 2023

3 months ago

Residential Sales

Rate Cut Will Boost Demand but Budget Uncertainty Lingers

Mortgage costs are expected to fall further after the Bank of England’s decision to cut rates last week, but the prospect of tax rises may dampen demand in prime markets.

3 months ago

Residential Sales

Country Market Awaits Rate Cut and First Budget Under New Government

Annual change -3.0%. Quarterly change - 0.6%.

4 months ago