A one-off wealth tax on £1m+ households is the best way to pay for Covid-19, says think tank
"A one-off wealth tax would work, raise significant revenue, and be fairer and more efficient than the alternatives," suggests an in-depth report from The Wealth Commission.
Bloomberg: Swiss Wealth Tax rakes in cash as Covid stokes global debate
"Switzerland’s wealth tax offers a rare real-world example of how a levy on assets can work, just as such ideas gain traction elsewhere in the wake of the coronavirus crisis," writes Bloomberg journalist C…
Think tank calls for a Property Capital Gains Tax to ‘pay for the coronavirus’
Michael Johnson and the Social Market Foundation are calling for "tens of billions of pounds of new taxes to be levied on increases in the value of homes", with a new Property Capital Gains Tax replacing…
Labour pitches a new national property tax & ‘jury service’ for planning decisions
George Monbiot-authored report sets out some dramatic policy ideas as the Labour Party develops 'an explicit goal of stabilising land and house prices'
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‘Now is the time to double down on prime UK real estate,’ says investment firm
Family office-owned Mera Investment Management spies opportunities from non-dom exit; plans to splash £150mn of private capital on prime property in the next 18 months.
The Buying Solution boosts London & Country teams with senior hires
Top buying agency adds two new partners.
In Pictures: High-spec Victorian mansion in SE London sets new price record
9,000 sq ft behemoth in Blackheath fetches over £10mn in area's first super-prime deal.
Buyer sought for ‘one of the most iconic & expansive properties in the South of France’
Previously listed at €80mn, Villa Alang Alang is going to best bids later this month, with the price tag reduced to €45mn.
Record-breaking ultra-luxe scheme in Chelsea nears sell-out
Latest big-ticket sale at Orion's The Glebe leaves just one apartment remaining.
‘Iconic’ new-builds draw big-ticket buyers to Marylebone
Agency reports 'record' high-end deal run in West End hotspot.
Katharine Pooley: Eight property & design trends to watch this winter
'The new luxury is less about square footage and more about convenience'
Notting Hill mansion vendor faces lawsuit over alleged moth ‘infestation’
Unusual case involving £32.5mn super-home centres on pre-sale enquiries & the legal definition of 'vermin'.
Ranked: The most popular London neighbourhoods for US househunters
Chelsea & Notting Hill are the top choices for those searching from the States, new data reveals.
Developer heralds ‘huge demand’ for £200mn Vauxhall scheme as resi sales enter final phase
70% of apartments at Graphite Square have sold off-plan.
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Boutique London property agency launches country house division
Harwood Advisory's new offering will focus solely on country acquisitions & specialise in the South West market.
Buyer found for ‘iconic’ estate in Northern Ireland
The 'breathtaking' Belle Isle Estate piqued interest internationally, attracting attention from the US, Asia, Europe, and the UK.
House price growth is ‘gradually gaining momentum’ – RICS
A 'brighter trend' in property market activity is likely to continue through the coming months, say surveyors.
Budget worries triggered 71% jump in property sales, claims agency
Chestertons predicts a 'busier than usual winter season' for the property market.