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UK property market this week: prices flat, rates in focus, Parliament turns to housing

14 June 2026

UK property market this week: prices flat, rates in focus, Parliament turns to housing

A weekly roundup of the UK property market: house prices broadly flat, mortgage lenders still trimming rates ahead of a knife-edge Bank of England decision, record stock on the market, and housing on the agenda in Parliament.

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What the 2026 stamp duty thresholds mean for first-time buyers

12 June 2026

What the 2026 stamp duty thresholds mean for first-time buyers

The nil-rate band has shifted again. Here's how the latest stamp duty thresholds change what you'll actually pay when buying your first home in England.

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UK house prices in May: where the market is actually moving

5 June 2026

UK house prices in May: where the market is actually moving

The latest house price data shows a market splitting in two — modest growth in the north, softness in parts of the south. We break down what the numbers mean for buyers and sellers.

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Flood risk: the check most buyers skip — and shouldn't

29 May 2026

Flood risk: the check most buyers skip — and shouldn't

One in six homes in England is at risk of flooding, yet flood checks are often left until the conveyancing stage. Here's why you should look before you fall in love with a property.

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