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Equity release jumps 32% amid growing inheritance tax concerns
Homeowners have unlocked millions of pounds in housing wealth so far in 2025. Could it help reduce inheritance tax liabilities?
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Property wealth in hands of over 60s hits record level
Over 60s property owners are estimated to be sitting on a record £2.89 trillion of net housing wealth, according to the latest data from property firm Savills, and they are showing little signs of wanting to downsize
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Is UK prime property making a comeback as a safe haven asset?
Cheap prime central London property is attracting overseas buyers, helping it regain its safe haven status
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Equity release vs downsizing house – which is best?
Downsizing and equity release are both popular ways to unlock the capital in your home. We weigh up the pros and cons of each.
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What sole traders and landlords need to know about Making Tax Digital with one year to go
Sole traders and landlords will have to start reporting their earnings digitally on a quarterly basis to HMRC from April 2026 – here is what you need to know
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Will mortgage rates fall this year?
Mortgage rates are tumbling, with a range of sub-4% deals now on offer. Whether you're buying a home, remortgaging or a buy-to-let landlord, we look at the outlook for mortgage rates this year
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Can you use your property to avoid inheritance tax? What you need to consider
Your property is likely to be your highest value asset which is why more homeowners may look to the capital locked up in their bricks and mortar to help them avoid inheritance tax (IHT)
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RICS: No spring boost for housing market amid stamp duty deadline and trade tensions
Higher stamp duty costs and nervousness about Trump’s tariffs have caused activity in the property market to slow
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8 of the best properties for sale with libraries
We look at eight of the best properties for sale with libraries – from an 1860s baronial mansion in Fife, Scotland, to a Grade II-listed manor in Gloucestershire with a library with flagstone floors and oak columns
