UK Stamp Duty First Time Buyer Squeeze May 2026: What SW London Buyers Must Know Now
First-time buyers in England have collectively paid an estimated £307 million in extra stamp duty since the temporary relief ended in April 2025 — averaging £4,618 more per buyer, according to Rightmove. One year on, the UK stamp duty first time buyer squeeze May 2026 is hitting commuter areas like Wimbledon and the wider SW […]
Wimbledon House Price Down-Valuations 2026: What SW19 Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Last updated: May 21, 2026 Quick Answer: In May 2026, London sold values are running approximately 2.4% below year-ago levels while Rightmove's national asking price index rose 1.2% month-on-month — a widening gap that is pushing mortgage lenders to value Wimbledon properties below agreed sale prices. This is called a down-valuation, and it is becoming […]
