July brings rise in UK property ttransactions

UK property transactions rose in July, with HMRC reporting 95,580 sales - up 4% year-on-year and 1% from June. The figures mark a continued recovery after a slowdown earlier in the year, following the end of the stamp duty holiday and the April reduction in the threshold back to £125,000. Activity surged in March as buyers sought to avoid higher costs, then dipped in April before rebounding. Experts said the housing market remains resilient, supported by five recent interest rate cuts, stabilised mortgage rates, and improved affordability. Analysts expect around 1.15m sales in 2025, up 5% from 2024, despite ongoing economic and property tax concerns. 

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