The Autumn Budget introduced new property based measures that will affect landlords, second home owners and property investors. Council tax premiums for empty homes will rise and local authorities will gain wider powers to charge higher rates on long term vacant properties. This update explains the changes and how landlords can prepare before the new rules start to take effect.

October moves the UK closer to the Autumn Statement. Public finance data this month shows borrowing easing but debt still high. Attention now turns to how the government might shape tax and spending. This Autumn Statement Preview sets out four live themes that matter for households and small businesses and explains what to watch as November approaches.

By July 2025, the UK housing market has entered a cautious but stable phase. Prices have levelled off after earlier declines, and mortgage rates remain high enough to test affordability. Buyers and landlords alike are adjusting to this new normal, weighing costs carefully while waiting for clearer signs from the Bank of England.