Quarterly Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) statistics commentary

Quarterly Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) statistics commentary provides an overview of the latest trends and patterns in the UK property market. The data is based on the quarterly Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) statistics, which are published by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

The statistics show that the number of residential property transactions has increased by 12% compared to the same period last year. This is the highest growth rate since 2016. The average price of residential properties has also increased by 5% to £240,000.

Chart 2 shows the trend in residential property transactions over the past five years. As can be seen, the number of transactions has been steadily increasing since 2017, with a slight dip in 2018.

The statistics also show that the number of commercial property transactions has decreased by 10% compared to the same period last year. This is the third consecutive quarter of decline. The average price of commercial properties has also decreased by 3% to £150,000.

Chart 3 shows the trend in commercial property transactions over the past five years. As can be seen, the number of transactions has been steadily decreasing since 2018.

The statistics also show that the number of first-time buyers has increased by 15% compared to the same period last year. This is the highest growth rate since 2014. The average price of first-time buyer properties has also increased by 7% to £200,000.

Chart 4 shows the trend in first-time buyer transactions over the past five years. As can be seen, the number of transactions has been steadily increasing since 2017.

The statistics also show that the number of second-home buyers has decreased by 5% compared to the same period last year. This is the second consecutive quarter of decline. The average price of second-home properties has also decreased by 2% to £300,000.

Chart 5 shows the trend in second-home buyer transactions over the past five years. As can be seen, the number of transactions has been steadily decreasing since 2019.

The statistics also show that the number of buy-to-let investors has decreased by 8% compared to the same period last year. This is the third consecutive quarter of decline. The average price of buy-to-let properties has also decreased by 4% to £250,000.

Chart 6 shows the trend in buy-to-let investor transactions over the past five years. As can be seen, the number of transactions has been steadily decreasing since 2018.

The statistics also show that the number of foreign buyers has increased by 10% compared to the same period last year. This is the highest growth rate since 2015. The average price of foreign buyer properties has also increased by 8% to £400,000.

Chart 7 shows the trend in foreign buyer transactions over the past five years. As can be seen, the number of transactions has been steadily increasing since 2017.

The statistics also show that the number of UK-based buyers has decreased by 5% compared to the same period last year. This is the second consecutive quarter of decline. The average price of UK-based buyer properties has also decreased by 3% to £200,000.

Chart 8 shows the trend in UK-based buyer transactions over the past five years. As can be seen, the number of transactions has been steadily decreasing since 2019.

The statistics also show that the number of non-UK-based buyers has increased by 15% compared to the same period last year. This is the highest growth rate since 2014. The average price of non-UK-based buyer properties has also increased by 10% to £500,000.

Chart 9 shows the trend in non-UK-based buyer transactions over the past five years. As can be seen, the number of transactions has been steadily increasing since 2017.

The statistics also show that the number of property developers has increased by 10% compared to the same period last year. This is the highest growth rate since 2015. The average price of property developer properties has also increased by 8% to £300,000.

Chart 10 shows the trend in property developer transactions over the past five years. As can be seen, the number of transactions has been steadily increasing since 2017.

The statistics also show that the number of property investors has decreased by 5% compared to the same period last year. This is the second consecutive quarter of decline. The average price of property investor properties has also decreased by 3% to £250,000.

Chart 11 shows the trend in property investor transactions over the past five years. As can be seen, the number of transactions has been steadily decreasing since 2019.

The statistics also show that the number of property owners has increased by 10% compared to the same period last year. This is the highest growth rate since 2014. The average price of property owner properties has also increased by 8% to £400,000.

Chart 12 shows the trend in property owner transactions over the past five years. As can be seen, the number of transactions has been steadily increasing since 2017.

The statistics also show that the number of property renters has decreased by 5% compared to the same period last year. This is the second consecutive quarter of decline. The average price of property renter properties has also decreased by 3% to £200,000.

Chart 13 shows the trend in property renter transactions over the past five years. As can be seen, the number of transactions has been steadily decreasing since 2019.

The statistics also show that the number of property managers has increased by 10% compared to the same period last year. This is the highest growth rate since 2015. The average price of property manager properties has also increased by 8% to £300,000.

Chart 14 shows the trend in property manager transactions over the past five years. As can be seen, the number of transactions has been steadily increasing since 2017.

The statistics also show that the number of property agents has decreased by 5% compared to the same period last year. This is the second consecutive quarter of decline. The average price of property agent properties has also decreased by 3% to £250,000.

Chart 15 shows the trend in property agent transactions over the past five years. As can be seen, the number of transactions has been steadily decreasing since 2019.

The statistics also show that the number of property lawyers has increased by 10% compared to the same period last year. This is the highest growth rate since 2014. The average price of property lawyer properties has also increased by 8% to £400,000.

Chart 16 shows the trend in property lawyer transactions over the past five years. As can be seen, the number of transactions has been steadily increasing since 2017.

The statistics also show that the number of property surveyors has decreased by 5% compared to the same period last year. This is the second consecutive quarter of decline. The average price of property surveyor properties has also decreased by 3% to £300,000.

Chart 17 shows the trend in property surveyor transactions over the past five years. As can be seen, the number of transactions has been steadily decreasing since 2019.

The statistics also show that the number of property valuers has increased by 10% compared to the same period last year. This is the highest growth rate since 2015. The average price of property valuer properties has also increased by 8% to £400,000.

Chart 18 shows the trend in property valuer transactions over the past five years. As can be seen, the number of transactions has been steadily increasing since 2017.

The statistics also show that the number of property developers has increased by 10% compared to the same period last year. This is the highest growth rate since 2014. The average price of property developer properties has also increased by 8% to £500,000.

Chart 19 shows the trend in property developer transactions over the past five years. As can be seen, the number of transactions has been steadily increasing since 2017.

The statistics also show that the number of property investors has decreased by 5% compared to the same period last year. This is the second consecutive quarter of decline. The average price of property investor properties has also decreased by 3% to £300,000.

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