Why have house prices run out of steam this summer? September 1, 2025 The average price of a UK home dipped in August for the fourth time in six months, in a sign that the property market is under real pressure. The average price of a house in the UK fell to £271,079, down 0.1 per cent from the month before – a surprise to market watchers, who [...]
Stamp duty overhaul could save prime London buyers £500k September 1, 2025 Buyers of prime London mansions could see huge benefits from a move to an annual property tax, according to new data. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering replacing stamp duty with a new national property tax on homes, as well as replacing council tax with an annual property tax. Stamp duty, which is paid in bands tied [...]
McLaren F1 team set for £3bn valuation after stake sale September 1, 2025 McLaren F1 is set for a £3bn valuation after two shareholders buy out the minority stakes they don’t already own. The sovereign wealth fund of Bahrain, Mumtalakat, and UAE-based investment group CYVN Holdings are set to buy out the 30 per cent holding in McLaren Racing that is not currently theirs, according to Sky News’ [...]
How to Buy an Apartment in London August 29, 2025 This guide explains everything first-time buyers need to know: from how much it costs to buy an apartment in London to new build developments, Shared Ownership, and essential tips to avoid costly mistakes. Saving for a deposit for an apartment in London For most first-time buyers, saving for a deposit is the biggest hurdle when looking [...]
One in ten UK homes cut asking price in July August 28, 2025 One in ten UK homes registered a cut to the asking price in July, well above the five-year average, as sellers continue to adjust to a buyers market. Average house prices rose by just 1.3 per cent in the year to July, below the 2.1 price growth recorded at the start of 2025, according to Zoopla’s [...]
How the housing crisis is killing romance August 26, 2025 Young couples are increasingly finding buying a house a bigger barrier to adulthood than getting married, says Emma Revell As bank holiday weekends ago, spending one in the gorgeous late August sun celebrating the wedding of two close friends is definitely up there. Weddings, along with buying a home and becoming a parent, are one [...]
UAE buyers swoop on cheap London prime property August 26, 2025 Wealthy buyers from the UAE are swooping on prime properties in central London, according to new data. UAE nationals accounted for three per cent of overseas buyers in prime central London in the year to July, up from 0.6 per cent the previous year, according to Knight Frank. “The uptick in interest from the Middle [...]
Shared Ownership Week – Interview with Angela Barry, Sales Manager at SNG August 22, 2025 To mark Shared Ownership Week in City AM, we sat down with Angela Barry, Sales Manager at Sovereign Network Group, to get her views on Shared Ownership in the current market. Why is 2025 the right time to try shared ownership? At the moment, Shared Ownership is one of the only options for buyers that [...]
Commuter Convenience Without The Price Tag Three-stop tube journey delivers huge property price savings at Stories Wharf August 22, 2025 Just three stops from Canary Wharf, Stories Wharf by Hyde New Homes is challenging London’s sky-high property prices with quality, value-for-money riverside living in Newham. Located in an area set to benefit from the impressive Royal Docks regeneration plan—delivering a vibrant new neighbourhood and dynamic business hub—this striking new development offers shared ownership homes at [...]
The best luxury cars to buy in 2025 August 20, 2025 Comfort, opulence, presence, performance and the latest technology. These are just some of the things we want, no expect, a luxury car to deliver. It should be as good to drive as to be driven in. The luxury car market is changing, however. Once upon a time, a luxury car meant a four-door saloon with [...]