UK Property News August 2025: House Prices Rise, Stamp Duty Shake-Up | Conversations with Connor

Описание: From rising house prices to a potential stamp duty shake-up, August was packed with big property news. Discover the latest data, hotspots for investment, rental market shifts, and what it all means for property investors, landlords, and developers.


August 2025 delivered a flurry of activity across the UK property market - from rising house prices to speculation on a potential stamp duty replacement. In this month’s Conversations with Connor, we dive into the key updates shaping property investment right now.

Here’s what we cover:
House price growth
New build investments
Transaction activity
Top UK cities for property investment
Best commuter belt hotspots
Rising commercial property values & mixed-use development boom
Stamp duty shake-up: annual levy proposal explained
Record-high rental prices and strong BTL profitability
Economic outlook: inflation, base rate cuts & specialist finance growth

Whether you’re a property investor, landlord, or broker, this roundup is packed with insights to help you plan ahead.

For more insights and finance options, explore the resources below.


0:00 - Intro
0:46 - House price growth
1:18 - New builds
1:44 - Buyer demand & transaction activity
2:19 - Best towns, cities & commuter hotspots for investment
3:39 - Commercial property values rise in Q2
3:53 - Growth in mixed-use developments
4:12 - Stamp duty shake-up - annual levy proposal
5:15 - Rental market: record-high rents & BTL profitability
5:48 - Economic update: inflation, base rate, GDP growth
6:02 - Rising demand for bridging & specialist finance


Explore More on Today’s Topics:

📈 The Current State of the BTL Market
Understand how buy-to-let lending and yields are shifting across the UK - including the surge in Northern markets.
→ https://www.mfsuk.com/current-state-b...

🏡 Homebuyer Wishlist 2025
What do today’s buyers really want - and how does it affect your portfolio?
→ https://www.mfsuk.com/homebuyer-wishl...

📚 Bridging Loans Explained
New to bridging? Learn how they work and why they’re popular in fast-paced deals.
→ https://www.mfsuk.com/bridging-loans-...


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