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  1. Landlords are facing one of the most significant regulatory shake-ups in decades, bringing increased risk if you get things wrong. Here’s how to sidestep common mistakes and stay ahead of the regulatory curve.

  2. Pre-Budget speculation over possible tax changes is impacting market activity for homes over £500,000. The rest of the mainstream housing market is carrying on, largely unaffected.

  3. Rental market conditions are starting to normalise as supply and demand rebalance. The affordability of renting remains a key constraint on the pace of future rental inflation.

  4. Housing market activity continues to grow alongside modest price inflation. Sellers looking to sell before the year end need to talk to their agent about the best strategy to achieve a sale.

  5. How likely is a property tax shake-up? What does it mean for buyers and sellers today? Here's our take on the recent speculation about removing stamp duty and introducing a new tax on homes worth more than £500k.

  6. The Bank of England has cut the base rate to 4%. Here’s how it will impact interest rates and the mortgage market, and what it means for your move.

  7. Housing market activity is up this summer with high demand, more sales and a record number of houses on the market in July 2025.

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