Beleaguered Johnson promises ‘to kindle that dream of home ownership’
"Later this week – if I am here later this week and I very much hope that I will be – Michael Gove and I will be setting out plans to kindle that dream of home ownership in the hearts of millions who currently believe it is beyond their means," said the Prime Minister as he tried to bolster his support in the face of a no-confidence vote.
Johnson vows to turn ‘generation rent into generation buy’ in ‘the biggest expansion of home ownership since the 1980s’
Prime Minister pitches fixed-rate mortgages of up to 95% loan-to-value for first time buyers.
Johnson orders comprehensive mortgage market review to boost first-time buyers
Housebuilding target abandoned as the Prime Minister launches an independent review of access to mortgage finance. Property industry calls out proposals as "bluff and bluster".
Rental reform white paper promises a ‘new deal’ for tenants
A sweeping set of changes to the private rented sector "marks a generational shift that will redress the balance between landlords and 4.
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Spain floats 100% property tax for non-EU buyers
Spanish Prime Minister unveils plan to tackle 'grave' housing crisis with huge tax hikes on overseas buyers.
Deal sealed on £18.75mn Holland Park townhouse
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Former UK SIR director & Knight Frank partner signs to Harding Green
Ryan Stokes spent a decade with Knight Frank before moving to UK Sotheby's International Realty.
London Square picks up prominent Ransome’s Wharf site opposite Chelsea Embankment
Property developer continues its dramatic run of prime London site acquisitions since becoming part of Aldar in late 2023.
Peak Luxury: Four Seasons penthouses to go on sale in Gstaad
Global hospitality firm appointed to manage 'iconic' property in glitzy Swiss ski resort.
Investec backs Wentworth Estate super-home project
£11.5mn loan tees up latest endeavour by luxury developer Applegate Homes.
NDAs in prime property transactions: Essential privacy tool or negotiation hazard?
Top buying agent Jazmin Atkins evaluates the pros and cons of using confidentiality agreements in elite-level real estate deals.
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The Make-designed One Thames Quay - now two-thirds sold - has been kitted out with a private bowling alley, bouldering wall & 'sky gym'.
One dollar millionaire leaving the UK ‘every 45 minutes’
Government under more pressure to rethink non-dom crackdown as research reveals scale of HNW 'exodus'.
Some new sellers ‘may have been too optimistic on their initial pricing’ – Rightmove
Property portal reports significant January jumps for both new sales listings & asking prices.
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‘The outlook for the prime rental market remains robust’ despite slower growth
Top-end rental markets are adjusting to a 'new normal', says Savills.