UK house prices stagnant in March as London struggles

Capital records lowest annual price growth in the country as Northern Ireland races ahead, Nationwide finds

Planning changes offer a bright spot for Rachel Reeves – but grey areas exist

OBR’s verdict of a long-term 0.4% boost to GDP from fewer building restrictions will have real political impact but there are gaps in funding

Bank cuts its stress testing rate for home buyers after FCA urged lenders not to be ‘unduly restricting’

OBR says average income of 3.2 million families affected by benefits cuts will drop by £1,720 a year in real terms

Pressure on movers and lawyers as more than 75,000 buyers in England and NI forecast to miss deadline

First-time buyers among tens of thousands in England and NI rushing to complete purchases before April

Decade-high level despite rush to beat stamp duty deadline will push sellers to restrict price rises, says Rightmove

Four times more buy-to-let firms than fast-food shops now registered at Companies House as landlords switch set-up to cut tax payments

High prices mean teaming up is often necessary – but it needs straight talking (and legal help) to avoid the pitfalls

Buyer demand fell to lowest level since November 2023 in February, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors says

Average property price dips to £298,602 in February despite analysts expecting rush before stamp duty rises

Second home owners are poised to fight back as Cornwall prepares to impose double council tax – leaving councillors fearing for their budget

Average price of property increased by 0.4% to £270,493 in February, Nationwide says

Average one- or two-bedroom home is £119,000 in Scottish city, as Liverpool tops list in England and Blaenau Gwent in Wales

City wants more investment in stocks but move could reduce availability of mortgages for first-time buyers