As a result of life in lockdown in Britain, people have been reassessing their housing needs and preferences, which in part boosted the real estate industry.
British mutual financial institution, Nationwide, reported a surge in the annual house price of up to 3.7% in August. UK house prices rose by 2% in the last month of the summer, hitting the highest monthly rise since February 2004.
Robert Gardner, Nationwide’s Chief Economist, said that as a result, the annual house price growth went up from 1.5% to 3.7% in August.
A number of factors led the market to pull around, reported Nationwide.
At this point in time, social distancing does not have as much of a negative impact as feared before, explained Gardner. However, with the government support scheme set to wind down, the prospects for the housing market won’t be as positive, he added.
Another factor aiding the growth in the housing market is the stamp duty holiday, announced by the government in July.
The new guidance said that reduced rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) will apply for residential properties purchased from 8 July 2020 until 31 March 2021 inclusive.
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