Stamp Duty is one of the biggest reasons the UK property market has slowed, restricting movement and causing deals to fall through. Research shows removing this outdated tax—especially for property traders—could dramatically boost transactions and help get the market moving again.

For many buyers and sellers across the UK, the excitement of agreeing a sale is quickly followed by a frustrating reality: the long wait to completion. It’s a question we hear time and time again—why does buying a home take so long? And perhaps more importantly, who is actually responsible? Data suggests one of the main factors is conveyancing.

The UK’s buy-to-let sector has been under sustained pressure in recent years, but fresh data suggests that while landlords continue to leave the market, the pace of this so-called “exodus” may finally be beginning to ease. This shift is worth paying close attention to as it signals changing sentiment among investors and rise of new opportunities.

Recent analysis from Zoopla has revealed a striking reality about the UK housing market—almost half of homes listed for sale over the past three years have failed to secure a buyer. For many homeowners, this may come as a surprise. After all, property has long been seen as one of the most reliable assets.