Category: House Prices
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Do sellers have to disclose haunted houses in the UK?
Houses that are believed to be haunted often attract curiosity, caution, or debate among potential buyers. But do sellers have to disclose a property’s haunted reputation when selling? The answer affects how buyers view the home, how easily it can be sold, and its potential market value. Understanding what the law says and how reputations…
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How much is Will’s Inbetweeners house worth in 2025?
Fans of The Inbetweeners have reason to celebrate, as the iconic series is set to return to screens. While we’ll soon see Will, Simon, Jay, and Neil back in action, many are wondering how much the suburban home that sparked so many awkward teen moments would be worth today. Thanks to soaring UK house prices,…
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Kemi Badenoch unveils plan to scrap stamp duty
At the 2025 Conservative Party Conference, Kemi Badenoch announced that the next Conservative government would abolish stamp duty on primary residences. The tax, which currently generates around £8.6 billion a year for the Treasury, would remain for second homes, corporate buyers, and non-UK residents. Badenoch framed the move as a way to make homeownership more…
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Will digital IDs be good or bad for UK homebuyers?
The UK government is planning to introduce a digital ID scheme to simplify how people prove their identity. While it could make the process of buying a house quicker, experts warn there are risks around security and accessibility. Industry leaders are also exploring the idea of a “property passport” linked to digital IDs, which could…
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Can Project 28 cut property sales from months to weeks?
The UK’s property sector has unveiled an ambitious new pledge to slash home sales from months to just four weeks. Project 28, an industry-led charter, aims to reduce the average time between “sale agreed” and “exchange” from 109 days to 28. But while major players have signed on, questions remain about whether it can deliver…
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Why are there so many empty homes in the UK?
A growing number of properties in the UK are sitting empty, a stark contradiction to the nation’s severe housing crisis. According to the latest government figures, Council Taxbase, which is used for tracking vacant properties, there are over 700,000 empty homes in England. Of those, 264,884 are classed as “long-term empty,” meaning they have been…