What does the October Budget mean for the housing market?

The housing market is set for significant changes under Labour's first Budget in over a decade, with shifts in tax thresholds and investment plans reshaping the landscape.

With big promises around affordable housing and a focus on first-time buyers, the Budget aims to tackle some of the UK's most pressing housing challenges.

Property investors and second-home buyers will feel the pinch as Stamp Duty rates increase, while first-time buyers maintain some advantages until 2025.