Weekly Wrap – 4th April 2025

Introducing this Friday’s Weekly Wrap, where we bring the news to you. 

Every Friday we are ending your work week by wrapping up the last 7 days of news for you by choosing some key updates and events to share. This news will cover everything property, from estate agent fees to broker updates to government policy, and be a sure way for you to finish your week up to date.

The past seven days have been busy for the industry with stamp duty changes coming into play, but property updates don’t stop there. We have also see tariffs from Trump, new RICS guides, and further government vows to propel new housebuilding efforts. It’s time to dive into this week’s Weekly Wrap:

  1. Trump tariffs have led to short-term swap rate drop but future uncertain
  2. RICS releases consumer guide for residential retrofitting
  3. FCA urged to include later life lending in Advice Boundary Guide Review
  4. Stamp duty changes have been navigated but government support would be welcome, industry says
  5. Govt vows to strip back green rules to ‘unleash’ new housebuilding
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