Stamp duty cut will benefit UK’s wealthier and raise inflation, say experts

Government warned measure would create housing bubble that does little to benefit first-time buyers

London council could seize oligarchs’ homes for affordable housing

Westminster could use compulsory purchase orders to tackle laundering of ‘dirty money’

Estate agents are reporting a surge in activity – which may be explained by the interest rate rises looming this year

Statistical surge reflects average house price drop last July caused by end to £500,000 stamp duty holiday

Average price of home rises to £294,260 in August as cost of living crisis and interest rates hit home

Billionaire appeals against Kensington’s ruling that he installed windows without permission

As the cost of living crisis bites, there are many ways to make some extra cash, from taking in a lodger to renting out parking space

Young people and those from poorer backgrounds are now losing at least 30% of their monthly income to rent, says Ruby Lott-Lavigna of openDemocracy

Young professionals seeking private rental property tell of ‘hundreds’ applying for the same let

In the face of energy crises and recession fears, house prices and rents remain robust – because the market is rigged that way

Rightmove says utilities included in the rent did not even make the top five of tenants’ must-haves a year ago

The price of a new two-year fixed mortgage is now rising faster than base interest rates, Moneyfacts data reveals

Great Britain figure at five-year high, with housing groups warning it is too much to manage

Responsible mainly for public transport, TfL is also the capital’s third biggest landlord

Figures follow others indicating prices are beginning to fall as higher interest rates and living costs bite