Weekly Wrap – 18th October 2024

Introducing this Friday’s Weekly Wrap, where we bring the news to you. 

Every Friday we are ending your work week by wrapping up the last 7 days of news for you by choosing some key updates and events to share. This news will cover everything property, from estate agent fees to broker updates to government policy, and be a sure way for you to finish your week up to date.

In the past seven days we have seen inflation fall to 1.7%, reports of an increase in landlords selling, and brownfield building programmes kick off. Let’s dive into this week’s industry news:

    1. House sale instructions rise 40% but ‘challenges’ remain
    2. Property transaction completions down 42% vs Q3 2019
    3. UK landlords rush to sell amid fears of capital gains tax rise in budget
    4. Inflation has shock fall to 1.7% with doors now open to lower interest rates
    5. Starmer kicks off brownfield building programme
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