
UK House Prices Hit Record High Amid Looming Tax Deadline
UK house prices experienced a significant surge in January as buyers rushed to acquire properties before the anticipated stamp duty increases set to be enforced from April 1, 2025. According to a report from Euronews, the January UK Halifax House Price Index revealed an average property price climbing to a new record of £299,138 (€358,822).
Data from the IndexBox platform highlights that house prices rose by 0.7% in January, reversing a 0.2% decrease observed in December. On an annual scale, prices saw a 3% increase compared to last year's January 3.4% rise. This uptick is primarily attributed to heightened buyer activity, aiming to finalize purchases before the impending stamp duty hike implementation.
From April, the temporary adjustments to the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) threshold will conclude, likely affecting first-time buyers the most. Currently, individuals buying their first home enjoy stamp duty exemptions for properties worth up to £425,000 (€509,796), a threshold that will soon decrease to £300,000 (€359,856).
Regional disparities were also evident, with Northern Ireland recording the most significant annual increase of 5.9% in January, despite a slowdown from December's 7.3%. The average house price there reached approximately £205,473 (€246,469). In Wales, prices rose by 3.6% annually, averaging £227,397 (€272,767.3) per property.
Scotland experienced a more modest 2.4% annual rise, bringing the average home price to £210,690 (€252,726.8). In England, the North East led over the North West with a 5.2% annual increase, reaching an average of £178,696 (€214,349.4). London remained the priciest city, with properties averaging £548,288 (€657,682.4), marking a 2.8% annual rise.
Amanda Bryden, Halifax's head of mortgages, noted the market's resilience despite challenges, referencing strong mortgage demand and lending growth as pivotal factors. She highlighted that potential buyers are adapting to mortgage rates likely stabilizing between 4% to 5% in 2025.
Meanwhile, Alice Haine, a personal finance analyst at Bestinvest, indicated that the approaching tax change deadline is causing a short-term market buoyancy but forecasted potentially tempered growth post-deadline due to elevated tax burdens and economic uncertainties. She advised buyers to thoroughly evaluate mortgage offers, considering overall costs to ensure the best financial decisions.
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