Property research desk

Market notes, data checks & field commentary

Some notes on housing-market research, methodology updates, and source notes, built to show how the signals are interpreted and where the numbers come from. Best case, you find it interesting, worst, you killed some time whilst the kettle boils.

Will Capital Gains Tax on property remain unchanged?

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October 17, 2024

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Will Capital Gains Tax on property remain unchanged?

There is a suggestion that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will not increase capital gains by selling a second property. Is this true?

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Inflation falls to lowest level since 2021

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October 17, 2024

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Inflation falls to lowest level since 2021

The predicted 2.1% inflation figure for September was smashed as it fell to 1.7%. What matters to us on this site is whether interest rates will now fall?

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General

October 16, 2024

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New Support System for Questions

To help provide better answers to questions and for users in general I have built a new support system.

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Bank of England Governor now suggests quicker interest rate drop

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October 3, 2024

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Bank of England Governor now suggests quicker interest rate drop

Andrew Bailey, the Bank of England Governor, has changed his tact slightly. Last week, he suggested a gradual fall in interest rates; now, he suggests it accelerates their movement!

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