VIDEO: How To Buy A House In A Busy Market

In the UK, the school admission process involves a parent or caregiver having a permanent, valid address and many families will pre-empt this requirement by moving to improve their chances of getting a place at their favoured school.

The Government has just launched two consultations on how it could change the property buying and selling process in England and Wales. It has acknowledged that the process is too slow, too costly and too fragile. 

Speculation about property tax reform is building ahead of the Autumn Budget on 26 November. From stamp duty shake-ups to possible council tax changes, higher-value sellers are already feeling the effects. Here’s what we know, what we don’t, and why it matters for today’s market.