New year demand surge sees busiest January on record: Rightmove

New year demand surge sees busiest January on record: Rightmove

It was the busiest January on record for home-mover activity, with buyer demand up 16% compared to January last year, and 24% compared to January 2020, according to the latest data released by Rightmove.

However, despite strong and sustained demand from buyers, there are early signs of a better-balanced market over the course of 2022. The number of new homes coming to the market for sale jumped 10% in the last two weeks of January compared to the same time last year. To continue reading, please Click Here


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A new £2m-plus home surcharge is billed as progressive, but its impact falls mainly on London and the South East, where many owners now face an annual bill from 2028. Critics warn it punishes long-term residents, cools the prime market and deepens regional divides, even as households weigh downsizing. Many fear a new cliff edge at £2m too.

The Autumn Budget brought predictable housing and tax shifts, headlined by a 2028 levy on £2m+ homes that affects under 1% of properties but will shape behaviour for years. Landlords face tighter margins as taxes rise, while Attleborough’s market absorbs uncertainty. The measures add clarity rather than comfort as pressures build.

In Attleborough, the flow of daily life often sparks a quiet moment of reflection about whether a home still suits the way things are evolving. As routines shift and priorities grow, a gentle urge to seek a better fit begins to emerge, revealing how closely our lives and our homes remain connected.

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