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How cutting the capital gains tax discount could help rebalance the housing market

Capital gains tax is once again the subject of parliamentary debate, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers declining to rule out options for reform.

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Average UK house price rises above £300,000 for the first time

Over the past three years, property prices have risen by 5.7 per cent, Halifax said

The Independent UK

Average UK house price rises above £300,000 for first time – Halifax

Property values jumped by 0.7% month-on-month typically in January, Halifax said.

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UK house price data for January revealed after December’s dip

House prices increased in January after a fall in prices at the end of 2025

The Independent UK

House price growth picked up at start of 2026 with further recovery expected

Housing market activity is likely to recover in the coming quarters, especially if an improving affordability trend is maintained

Evening Standard

The Housing Standoff Is Finally Breaking: 5 Reasons Buying a Home in 2026 Is Suddenly Different

For the last three years, the housing market has felt like a staring contest. Buyers were waiting for a crash that never came, and sellers...

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Sally was priced out of Noosa’s housing market. Now a houseboat owner, she’s about to be forced off the water

The dental nurse says a new 28-day anchoring limit is designed to get rid of houseboats and clear the view for residents of multimillion-dollar mansions

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Mortgage approvals to home buyers drop to lowest level in year-and-a-half

Finance and property experts said they expect to see momentum rebuilding in the months ahead.

Evening Standard

Early signs of housing market recovery after sluggish 2025, says housebuilder

Surrey-based housebuilder Crest Nicholson said it had seen inquiries pick up since the end of 2025.

Evening Standard

Is the Housing Market's 'Lock-In Effect' Finally Starting to Ease?

As mortgage rates stabilize and fewer owners hold ultra-low loans, the lock-in effect may be losing its grip.

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These are the best US cities for those looking to buy a home, Zillow says

Real estate marketplace company predicts a healthier housing market this year

The Independent UK

Lower Mortgage Rates, Higher Prices? How Trump’s Plan Affects First-Time Buyers

Trump's plan to block investors from the housing market might actually make homes more expensive to buyers, unless supply can be increased to meet high demand.

GOBankingRates

Trump 2026: Housing Market Changes To Expect in Trump’s Second Year of His Second Term

Home prices remain high, and supply is limited. From 50-year mortgages to bond buys, here are three Trump proposals that could reshape housing in 2026.

GOBankingRates

Trump's housing market plan contains a fatal flaw and multiple obstacles, Morgan Stanley says

"Affordability in U.S. housing is a tricky issue that lacks a silver bullet," the bank said. Trump's actions are only "modestly helpful" for affordability.

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24 Housing Markets Lost Value in 2025 — 2026 Will Be Better

Austin, Texas, and Tampa, Florida, led 24 major metros with falling home prices in 2025. Zillow predicts only 12 markets will decline in 2026.

GOBankingRates

Trump Proposes Change on Who Can Buy Single-Family Homes: How Could That Affect the Housing Market?

Trump’s proposed ban on institutional homebuyers purchasing single-family homes sounds bold, but will it fix housing shortages or affordability challenges?

Evening Standard

House prices increased by 2.5% in November despite Budget concerns

The ONS said the average house price across the UK rose to £271,000 for the month, despite continued challenges in the housing market.

Evening Standard

Housing market may be turning a corner as confidence grows – surveyors

Expectations for house sales and prices among professionals have turned more positive, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

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The Independent UK

2025 US home sales stuck at 30-year low as mortgage rates, prices weighed on market

The U.S. housing market slump dragged into its fourth year in 2025, as sales remained stuck at a 30-year low with rising home prices and elevated mortgage rates keeping many prospective home shoppers shut out of the market

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9 Midwest Cities Where Home Prices Are Expected To Drop in 2026

Data from Zillow predicted home values will dip in select Midwest cities in 2026. See which housing markets could offer homebuyers a better deal this year.

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s planned limits on US property investing could spur foray into UK housing market

Ban on private equity firms buying single-family homes in US raises concerns institutions could deepen housing crisis on Britain

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4 Key Housing Market Trends for 2026 Every Buyer and Seller Must Know

Experts predicted lower mortgage rates, rising inventory and affordability gains in the 2026 housing market.

The Independent UK

The former steel town that’s now Britain’s hottest place to buy a property

New analysis, based on several key housing market indicators, has outlined the best places to buy a house in Britain this year

Budget and the Bees

5 Cities That Are Paying Remote Workers to Move There in 2026

You are working harder than ever, yet your paycheck seems to shrink the moment it hits your account. Rent is climbing, groceries are expensive, and the idea of buying a home feels like a distant fantasy. But here is the secret the housing market isn’t telling you: some cities are…

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'Something big' just happened in the U.S. housing market, real estate CEO says. And it could mean the difference of being able to buy a home or not

“The dreaded mortgage rate ‘lock-in’ effect is fading,” said real estate investor and Reventure CEO Nick Gerli.

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