House flipping at lowest in a decade after stamp duty raid
- Posted on April 13, 2026
- By The Times
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In brief
Property renovation investments have reached their lowest levels in ten years, as stamp duty increases significantly erode profit margins for house flippers. Rising acquisition costs, combined with expensive renovation expenses and challenging market conditions, have discouraged many investors from pursuing fix-and-flip projects. The property development sector faces headwinds as returns become increasingly difficult to achieve, forcing investors to reassess their strategies in an evolving real estate landscape.
House flipping at lowest in a decade after stamp duty raid
The number of investor buying fixer uppers has fallen as renovators find it harder to make profits
