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Streeting's CGT plan could freeze Britain's housing market and lose tax revenue

New analysis suggests aligning capital gains tax with income tax would cost the Treasury nearly £8bn and severely disrupt property

Energy efficiency delivers slim house price gains despite growing buyer interest

EPC 'A' or 'B' rated homes fetch only £4,500 more than 'D' rated equivalents, Nationwide research finds

Why the North East is England's most compelling mortgage market right now

ONS data confirms the North East is outperforming every other region – and the chance for intermediaries is real

Renters wait up to 35 years to save for first-home deposit

Study finds 73% of aspiring buyers feel locked out of the property ladder, with high rents cited as the primary barrier

From hidden costs to unexpected repairs, first-time buyer fears shift with age

Research also reveals low awareness of flexible lending options among younger buyers

Barclays: Market sentiment improves but delays hit nine in 10 buyers

Conveyancing and affordability pressures reshape buyer behaviour across all age groups

UK first-time buyers among Europe's youngest – but challenges remain

The UK's average first-time buyer age is 28 – but brokers say location, deposits, and knowledge still hold many back

Housing stock hits decade high as buyer competition eases

Close to 800,000 homes listed as stamp duty rush fades and conditions stabilise

House and flat prices diverge to record levels across UK

Zoopla data shows the widest gap between house and flat prices in 30 years, driven by leasehold costs, affordability dynamics, and shifting buyer behaviour

House prices up annually as stamp duty base effect inflates figure

Personal rents reach £1,383 as annual growth slows for second consecutive month