Market Views
Bringing you expert insights on the UK property market
At Twindig, we’re all about giving you the knowledge you need to realise the potential in your property.
Here, you’ll find advice and insights from our resident property market analyst and consumer champion, Housing Hailey - all powered by our own data analysis.
Whether you’re a homeowner, a renter, a landlord, or you’re looking to sell or buy, these articles and podcasts will help you make informed decisions and stay up-to-date with the latest market developments.
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Housepresso: 7 Mar 21
All you need to know about the UK housing market this week in one quick hit of news Read more
Twindig Housing Market Index (HMI) - 6 Mar 2021
The Twindig Housing Market index rose by 3.1% to 89.7 this week as the housing market boosting Budget increased investor confidence in the UK housing market Read more
Budget 2021: Stamp Duty Ready Reckoner
Use our handy ready reckoner to work out how much stamp duty you will have to pay when you buy your home Read more
Budget 2021: A case of short term gain for longer term pain
Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his second budget this afternoon and it had welcome short-term news for those currently buying or considering buying a home, but the cliff edge remains and it may have got bigger Read more
UK Housing market: Are we addicted to housing drugs?
Housing transactions and house prices are rising, so do we need the continued stimulus of stamp duty breaks? Is it like a drug where the short term fix blinds us to the longer-term damage and distress it will cause? Read more
Twindig Housing Market Index (HMI) - 27 Feb 2021
In the lead up to Budget 2021, the Twindig Housing Market Index fell by 2.8% to 87.0 this week Read more
Is the Stamp Duty Holiday a hammer looking for a nail?
On average more than 250,000 housing transactions fail to complete each year. Is the extension of the stamp duty therefore a hammer looking for a nail? Read more
UK housing market: House prices and holiday homes on the rise
In March 2020 the Chancellor promised to do whatever it takes to support the economy, but it appears the Stamp Duty holiday has done the opposite Read more
Twindig Housing Market Index (HMI) - 20 Feb 21
Steady as she goes for the Twindig Housing Market Index this week, a slight increase of 0.9% which nudged the index from 88.7 to 89.5 Read more
Stamp Duty Holiday - taking from the poor and giving to the rich?
Has the stamp duty holiday helped those who needed it most or has it accelerated the growing inequality of housing wealth across the country? Read more