Finance
Industry Reactions: Mortgage approvals slide again
'A minor slip in mortgage approvals in February adds weight to the narrative that the housing market recovery has lost some momentum,' says Lucian Cook of Savills
Required Reading: No surprise measures in the Chancellor’s Spring Statement
Mishcon de Reya's Private Wealth & Tax team explain what the government's Spring Statement means for high net worth individuals & business owners.
Douglas & Gordon launches £200mn+ property lending platform
James Evans' D&G has teamed up with Paul Oberschneider's Hilltop Capital Partners to create a new bridging finance platform.
UK is home to the highest property taxes in the developed world – claim
Real estate tax revenues account for more than 3% of GDP in seven major economies - with the UK at the top.
Watch: Property industry leaders discuss housing market solutions & challenges
Market movements & macroeconomic trends were on the agenda at the tenth edition of Deverell Smith's annual 'Banking on the Future' event.
Property Industry Reactions: BoE holds interest rates at 4.5%
'While a hold in rates will be disappointing for borrowers, it does suggest a welcome level of stability', comments property portal boss Jason Tebb.
Required Reading: What property owners need to know about incoming empty home Council Tax premiums
New relief exemptions only apply if the property is up for sale, writes lawyer Matt Crawford.
Cadogan recruits Capital & Regional heavyweight
New FD Stuart Wetherly has been brought in to support the great estate 'through its financial strategy and continued growth'.
Letting agents urged to get ahead of new sanctions rules
Failure to comply could lead to big fines or even criminal prosecution.
Family offices ‘keen to broaden their exposure to real estate’ investments
Luxury residential property is a key asset and a rising investment target for many of the wealthy families surveyed by Knight Frank for its Wealth Report 2025.
Tom Bill: Mortgage rates drop but uncertainty grows around Bank’s next move
The recent MPC vote highlighted how unpredictable its future decisions may be, explains Knight Frank's head of UK resi research.
Arc & Co closes £26mn bridging loan in Knightsbridge
Deal tees up another high-end serviced apartment scheme in PCL.