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  1. The housing market in 2025 is off to a better start than the previous two years. More people are now looking to buy and the outlook for market activity bodes well.

  2. Sales market activity has rebounded over 2024 as buyers and sellers return to the market. This has boosted sales volumes, but buyers remain price-sensitive, especially in the wake of the Budget and uncertainty over the outlook for mortgage rates in 2025.

  3. What will happen to house prices and mortgage rates in 2025? Our special forecast edition of the House Price Index reveals the big housing market trends for next year.

  4. Second home stamp duty raised to 5% from tomorrow, but relief for first-time buyers and home movers remains until April 2025. Capital Gains Tax increased and thousands of affordable homes to be built. How the Autumn Budget impacts the housing market.

  5. Sales activity in the housing market is the highest it's been since 2020. Get the latest in our House Price Index.

  6. Which homes offer the best value when it comes to price per square foot? Let’s take a look at the property types and locations that offer more bang for your buck.

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