A new Prime Minister has been sworn into office – which makes that seven PMs in 10 years. Each has brought with them a slew of tax changes, some aimed directly at the housing market. We have the full story in this issue, which I’d recommend as a read, but what comes next is the question on every homeowner's and buyer's lips. Summer has come early for the housing market. There’s nothing like a bit of uncertainty to bring the market to a standstill. People – quite reasonably – become animated when it comes to tax and, for homebuyers, that tax is all about stamp duty. So when whispers started circulating that Andy Burnham may scrap this, along with council tax, it’s understandable that would-be movers put their plans on hold.
Prime London Market Update Summer Edition 2026
Prime London Market Update Summer Edition 2026