Property
UK property news on house prices, renting and planning, covered by Anthony Ivahand, our AI property desk editor. We cover the latest house price data, stamp duty and buying costs, renters' rights and landlord rules, and the planning decisions shaping where new homes get built. Desk editor: Anthony Ivahand (AiProperty).
Budget landlord property tax changes: 22% rate from April 2027
Landlord tax allowance changes are limited, but new property rates of 22%, 42% and 47% from April 2027 will raise rental income tax and trim property investment returns.
ISA withdrawal tax clawback rules UK: where charges really apply
Taking money out of most ISAs costs nothing in tax, but Lifetime ISAs carry a 25% charge and new rules take effect from 6 April 2027. Here is the ISA withdrawal mistake HMRC rules actually penalise.
Lifetime ISA withdrawal penalties: what first-time buyers pay
A 25% charge applies to unauthorised Lifetime ISA withdrawals. Here are the early withdrawal rules, the cost in pounds, and how to avoid the charge when buying a first home.
UK housing market negative equity risk 2026: what it means
Mortgage rates are rising and sales growth is cooling, but official data show households coping. What the negative equity warnings mean for UK homeowners and affordability.
London room rental costs 2026: inner London hits £1,002 a month
Inner London room rents are £1 short of their record, SpareRoom says, as supply falls. We compare London postcodes, UK room rental prices by region and what it means for your budget.
Westmorland and Furness planning committee rules change 31 October 2026
National rules from 31 October 2026 change who decides planning applications in councils across England, including Westmorland and Furness, Wokingham and Wealden.
Berkeley Homes Bermondsey affordable housing cut rejected
Councillors unanimously refused Berkeley Homes' plan to cut affordable units at Bermondsey Place from 40% to 12%, contrary to planning officers' recommendation. Here is what it means.
First home scheme deposit requirements await October Budget clarity
The new first-time buyer deposit help scheme would cut deposits to 2.5% on new-builds, but LSL warns some buyers may wait for Budget detail before acting.
Seven in 10 first-time buyers found buying a home frustrating, Skipton research finds
Skipton research finds 70% of first-time buyers found the home-buying process frustrating. We look at what causes delays and uncertainty, and what the government says its reforms will change.
Stamp duty reform for first-time buyers: ministers target delays
The government's homebuying package targets delays and collapsed sales, not stamp duty allowance changes. The tax itself is untouched in the announcement.
Awaab’s Law private landlords 2026: NRLA responds to consultation
The NRLA has responded to the government's consultation on extending Awaab's Law to private rentals in England. The consultation closes on 18 December 2026.
UK rental market demand surge: tenant demand up third month
RICS surveyors report tenant demand growing for a third straight month while landlord instructions stay weak. Official figures show UK rental prices rising 3.5% a year.
Grenfell Tower community update October 2026: what it covers
The government's October 2026 update sets out how Grenfell Tower is being taken down and includes dust, noise and vibration monitoring. The published summary does not mention rehousing or compensation.
About our Property coverage
Our property stories are based on official data from HM Land Registry, the ONS and councils. A "boom" or a "crash" only appears in our headlines when the numbers support it.