Brexit offers government a ‘chance to save face over SDLT fumble’
Since he established the company in June 2007, Edo has led Banda on a range of investments, projects and acquisitions across London. Exposed to the property market from an early age, he has extensive knowledge of central London markets and has overseen dozens of high-end refurbishments and developments. This combined expertise allows him to offer clients a complete ‘turnkey’ service – realising and unlocking the potential in London Property.
Galliard boss: Latest SDLT rise ‘a tax on London’s housebuilding industry’
Just days after the boss of Berkeley Group warned of 'unintended consequences', the CEO of Galliard Homes - London's second biggest housebuilder - has also come out swinging against the Chancellor's…
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Autumn Statement: New higher SDLT rate for buy-to-let and second homes
George Osborne's third pop at the country's finances this year saw housing - or the "crisis of home ownership" - near the top of the bill.
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Osborne trumpets a ‘fair, workable, lasting’ SDLT reform
George Osborne says that over 780,000 homebuyers saved an estimated £657m on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in the year since the tax was reformed, while receipts from £1m+ sales increased by 15%.
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Shaw takes the helm at Savills
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PCL homes have lost a quarter of their value since 2014
But the pace of price declines eased across prime markets in the closing months of 2025, reports Savills, with signs that country houses in particular are 'starting to bottom out'.
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SW city leads UK house price growth rankings
London was the only region to see property values dip in 2025, as Lloyds Bank reveals localised property market divergences.
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London outmigration drops to a decade low
'London leavers are moving back into familiar territory,' says Hamptons, as moves concentrate around the M25.
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Housing market edged up in 2025 with prices & activity both ticking higher
Propertymark data reveals a slight improvement in buying activity compared to the previous 12 months, but also flags a rise in fall-throughs.
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