Steep north-south divide in homes liable for property tax – plus industry reaction
Data from Rightmove has revealed a stark north-south divide in the number of homes that would be liable for the new property tax mooted by the government this week. In London, 59% of homes for sale are priced at £500,000 or more, with 39% of homes in the South East and 28% in the South […]
‘Confidence is returning’ as house prices rise 1.4% in June – reaction to ONS house price index
Average UK house prices increased by 1.4% between May and June, up from an increase of 0.4% in the same period 12 months ago, according to the latest data from the ONS. Annual prices rose by 3.7% in the year to June 2025, up from a revised estimate of 2.7% in the 12 months to […]
Inflation rise ‘not all doom and gloom’
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.8% in the 12 months to July, up from 3.6% in the 12 months to June and the highest recorded increase since January 2024. On a monthly basis, July saw a 0.1% increase, compared with a 0.2% fall in the same month last year. The announcement was met […]
Singer Heather Small and The Bootleg Beatles to headline inaugural Sort Ball
M People singer Heather Small and tribute band The Bootleg Beatles will headline the inaugural Sort Ball, a black-tie gala event for property, legal and financial services professionals. Small is best known for her powerful vocals on hits including Moving on Up, One Night in Heaven and Search for the Hero with the M People, […]