New leaks from Downing Street suggest Rachel Reeves is planning to leave Capital Gains Tax on property sales unchanged, while increasing rates on other asset sales by 'several percentage points'.

Former residence of Countess Raine Spencer on Farm Street sold within three days of listing, following a 'wave of enquiries from around the world'.

The UK's film & television industry is booming right now, and crews & actors have decent budgets for suitable properties.

Mast Capital showcased its latest luxury branded residential project to Mayfair's deal-makers & glitterati last week.

'One-off' 1860s building goes for above guide price in speedy deal.

Fresh calls to promote the use of Unique Property Reference Numbers.

The two property consultancies recently formed a strategic partnership.

Buyers have remained active despite ongoing challenges and a strong pipeline of sales is building, reports LonRes.

Property values increased by an average of 2.8% in the 12 months to August 2024, according to the latest UK HPI, up from +1.8% annual growth in the previous month.

Lawyer Hugh Wigzell explains how high-profile clients can protect themselves before, during & after a significant purchase.

Lettings activity has slowed after a 'highly active season', says Foxtons.

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The signs are promising for an improvement in transaction numbers over the closing months of 2024
Nick Gregori, Head of Research, LonRes

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Agency confirms 'major' resi appointment in north London.

The Adam Smith Institute believes the share of the UK population who are US dollar millionaires will fall by a fifth over the next four years, thanks to 'a hostile culture for wealth creators'.

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Residential sales activity dipped in the super-rich Principality last year, but major property developments are literally changing the face of the Riviera enclave.

Romanian real estate agency boss Cristian Angheloiu talks up his market's prospects - suggesting it 'might be the place to invest now before it becomes mainstream.'

Experienced operator Emmanuel Aymes has been running his own property advisory business since 2010.

'Rate cutting is supporting rising house prices globally,' says Knight Frank, as three-quarters of international property markets saw average property values increase in Q2.

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