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UK house prices rose 4.6% last year – where did property prices grow most?
House prices increased by 4.6% in 2024, giving an average property price of £268,000. Where did property prices grow the most and will they continue to rise this year?
By Ruth Emery Published
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What’s happening with UK house prices? Latest property market moves explained
House prices recovered in 2024 and could get a boost from the upcoming stamp duty deadline. Will house prices rise or fall in 2025?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Rightmove: UK asking price growth slows ahead of stamp duty changes
Sellers are adjusting asking prices as it is now too late for buyers to beat the stamp duty deadline
By Marc Shoffman Published
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The 62 UK areas where you could be priced out of using your Lifetime ISA
Saving for your first home in Croydon, Ealing, Brent or any one of these other locations? You could be at risk of being priced out of using your Lifetime ISA
By Katie Williams Published
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First-time buyer market rebounds as interest rates ease and mortgage affordability improves
The average first-time buyer is now 33, and will spend an average of £311,034 on their first property
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Most affordable cities for single homebuyers revealed
Buying a home by yourself? Analysis by Zoopla reveals the most affordable cities in the UK
By Ruth Emery Published
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How much stamp duty do you pay on buy-to-let properties?
Stamp duty is an important cost to consider when buying property. We explain what rates landlords can expect to pay when purchasing a buy-to-let.
By Holly Thomas Published
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Should you fix your mortgage or opt for a variable rate?
Following the Bank of England’s first interest rate cut of 2025, homeowners remortgaging this year must choose between the stability of a fixed mortgage or the chance to benefit from future rate cuts on a variable rate deal.
By Samantha Partington Last updated
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Landlords ordered to make rental properties more energy efficient by 2030
The government has said rental properties must have a minimum EPC rating of C by 2030. We explain how much it will cost landlords to upgrade their buy-to-let portfolio
By Marc Shoffman Published