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Less than four weeks into 2026, leaseholders are already losing faith in the government, with reports suggesting that ministers may backtrack on their manifesto pledge to cap ground rents, bowing to lobbyists and Treasury concerns about pension funds. The National…

Capital gains tax (CGT) receipts fell by 8.4% in 2025, down to £13.5bn from £14.9bn in 2024, following the recent increase in CGT rates. Analysts say the decline reflects taxpayers delaying disposals in response to higher taxes. The latest monthly…

December capped a strong end to the year for the UK property auction market, with activity accelerating across all key measures, according to the latest data from Essential Information Group (EIG). Lots offered rose 14.2% year on year, while lots…

Inheritance tax (IHT) receipts for April to December 2025 reached £6.6bn, up £200m from the same period in 2024, according to the latest HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) figures. The data show a sharp increase in self-assessment payments in December,…

Savills has released its forecast for the prime housing market, predicting a gradual recovery across London and regional prime markets. Following the recent Budget, greater certainty is expected to support property values in 2026 and beyond. Prime Central London is…

Jonathan Latham Savills has announced the appointment of director Jonathan Latham as head of its Cardiff office, effective 1st January 2026. He succeeds Chris Potts, who established the Savills Cardiff office in 2007 and will continue to lead the company’s…

Taxation continues to act as a barrier to property transactions, with major reform needed if conditions are to improve, according to Propertymark. The industry body says current tax levels are affecting both buyer and seller activity across the UK housing…

Angela Rayner Labour MPs have warned the government against diluting its manifesto commitment to cap ground rents for leaseholders, saying it could prompt a backbench rebellion. Ahead of the 2024 general election, Labour pledged to cap ground rents at £250.…

In the first show of 2026, I take a look at the UK property market in the UK Property Market Stats Show for the week ending Sunday 18 January 2026 (week two), alongside the brilliant Ben Madden, founder of Digital…