Budget 2021: Property industry reactions
"This Budget could be regarded as a reprieve for the housing industry," says one commentator, while others bemoan an "underwhelming" speech...
Budget 2020: Property industry reactions to the non-resident Stamp Duty surcharge & more
It was not unexpected, but the new 2% Stamp Duty surcharge for overseas buyers is not particularly welcome either, say most of our prime residential property industry insiders...
Chancellor for the Day: What would prime resi insiders do to sort out property taxation?
We asked a selection of prime residential property insiders what they would do if they were installed as Chancellor of the Exchequer this week, and given a politically-free hand to make changes to England's…
Election 2019: What a Labour government might do to property & wealth taxes
There's no 2019 election manifesto yet, but Mishcon de Reya has summarised everything that Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party has proposed about property and wealth-related taxation over the last few years …
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Agne Karazuite and Ed Boden have taken on new roles in Chelsea and South Kensington.
London’s super-rich turn to rental homes as ‘rival wealth hubs’ entice billionaire buyers
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£60mn townhouse sale reported at Chelsea Barracks
Significant sale 'demonstrates that despite ongoing economic uncertainty London remains top of the list for the world’s global buyers,' says Knight Frank.
Fulham artists’ studios with potential offered for sale for first time in 60 years
The five artists' studios in SW6 have 'scope for a range of potential future uses,' says Savills.
Third.i recruits CBRE director to lead major acquisition drive
Rachel Mason will be in charge of identifying new investment opps in London and across the UK for the Australian developer, as it targets a billion-pound pipeline.
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