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UK Homebuyers Rush to Beat Stamp Duty Deadline

3/17/2025

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More than 575,000 UK homebuyers are hurrying to finalize deals before the April stamp duty deadline, with 74,000 expected to incur additional costs.
The housing market experiences a 21% sales increase from last year, with average home prices at £371,870.
High competition among sellers restricts price growth, while mortgage rates hover around 4.7%.
Analysts forecast 1.15 million transactions for 2025, despite economic challenges impacting buyer affordability.

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More than 575,000 UK homebuyers are hurrying to finalize deals before the April stamp duty deadline, with 74,000 expected to incur additional costs.
The housing market experiences a 21% sales increase from last year, with average home prices at £371,870.
High competition among sellers restricts price growth, while mortgage rates hover around 4.7%.
Analysts forecast 1.15 million transactions for 2025, despite economic challenges impacting buyer affordability.