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Skipton, a historic market town in Yorkshire, has been named the happiest place to live in Great Britain according to Rightmove's 2025 survey. Residents praise its access to nature, friendly community, and affordability, with the town topping the index for the first time since the survey began. London boroughs follow behind.
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The Bank of England plans to slow its bond sales from £100bn to around £70bn, aiming to reduce borrowing costs amid rising long-term yields. Meanwhile, UK house prices show signs of cooling, and global markets remain volatile amid geopolitical tensions and US Federal Reserve signals. These developments impact UK fiscal policy and investor confidence.
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Labour proposes reforms to streamline UK home purchases, requiring upfront property information and earlier binding contracts. The goal is to cut transaction times by four weeks, saving first-time buyers around £710. The government plans to consult further and implement digital processes, drawing on international models, to reduce delays and costs.
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The UK government announced reforms to speed up home purchases, potentially saving buyers around £710 and reducing transaction times by four weeks. Changes include clearer information from agents, earlier binding contracts, and increased digital processes, aiming to make buying a home less complex and costly.
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Two contrasting property stories emerge: Dubai's family-friendly villa in Al Barsha, valued for its strategic location and personal significance, and a tiny, high-priced studio in Salford, highlighting the extremes of modern housing affordability and design. Both stories reflect current real estate trends as of October 7, 2025.
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The UK housing market shows signs of slowdown as activity declines ahead of next month’s budget, amid speculation of potential property tax increases. The average sale price rose slightly, but buyer and seller activity remain subdued, influenced by political uncertainty and upcoming tax reforms.