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The UK government has launched a long-anticipated consultation looking at whether the legal rights of cohabiting couples should be reformed, following a noticeable rise in property disputes involving unmarried homeowners.
The UK property market remains under close watch following confirmation from Prime Minister Andy Burnham that there will be no changes to stamp duty in this year’s Budget. Despite widespread speculation and ongoing calls for reform, the government has made it clear that altering or abolishing the tax is not currently on the agenda.
The UK property market is entering a new phase—one defined not by sharp shocks, but by gradual, meaningful shifts in behaviour. The latest data surrounding landlord activity offers a clear indication of this transition, revealing a market that is recalibrating in response to both economic pressures and legislative change.
Rental growth has eased, but tenants are still searching carefully and landlords need to stay on top of pricing, compliance and property standards as the summer moving season continues.