The home

Over 56,000 homeowners used the government’s Right to Buy scheme when purchasing their first home, according to the Department for Communities and Local Government.

Planning on selling your property? 59% of homeowners think that making improvements to their current home is a better option than trying to move up the housing ladder.

A record proportion of properties sold in 2016 to date exceeded the inheritance tax (IHT) nil-rate band limit of £325,000.

Purchasing your first property? Home ownership has seen its sharpest fall since the early 2000s.

Planning your retirement? 46% of over 45s see their property wealth as a key part of achieving their retirement income.

Satisfied with your rental property? Private renters’ satisfaction with their tenancies has increased over the last 10 years.

Purchasing an 'annexe' liable for SDLT? A proposed amendment to the Finance Bill will remove the annexe tax when applied to purchasing a second property.

Purchasing your first property? Over 500,000 people have opened a Help to Buy ISA.

The average household income has risen to £473 a week - its highest level on record and £800 a year more than in 2013/14.

Renting a home? Average rent for homes across England and Wales is now at £792 per month, an increase of 1.8% over the last 12 months.