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UK Housing Prices Surge Despite Upcoming Stamp Duty Changes
8/14/2025
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- The UK housing market remains strong, with a 3.3% annual price increase reported by HM Land Registry in November, averaging £290,000.
- Zoopla reports that half of UK homes appreciated in value in 2024, with asking prices up 1.8% in January.
- Expected stamp duty changes in April could dampen market activity, impacting buyer sentiment and affordability.
