The Market
Landlords face an ‘uphill battle’ to meet the government’s 2030 EPC target
Labour's plan to require all rental homes to achieve an EPC A-C rating by 2030 'is achievable at a stretch,' says Hamptons, but 'landlords need adequate time and resources to meet it.'
Larger homes see pace of rental growth ease
London's average monthly rent bill has risen by 3% in the last 12 months, while Northern regions have seen three-times that growth.
UK property market on a gradual, albeit uneven, recovery path – Acadata
Latest index shows prices are now just 1.3% lower than a year ago.
The View from France: Down but not out in Paris & London
'It sounds odd, but buyers expect a certain amount of craziness in Paris whether it’s a protest or Olympics controversy and investors seem unperturbed by the changes.'
Law firm warns some sellers could be in for a ‘nasty shock’ later this year
'I now firmly believe capital gains tax rates will be increased', says Matt Spencer of Kingsley Napley - so what are the options for those planning to sell in the near future?
Grey Belts & Golden Rules: What new planning reforms could mean for the property sector
From 'golden rules' and the new 'grey belt' to the return of housebuilding targets and the removal of 'beauty', Robert Garden & Grace Owen-Ellis of CMS UK explore how the latest consultation on a revised…
Property market got ‘a bit sunnier in July’ – RICS
Surveyors are feeling more positive about the sales market than at any time since January 2020.
Valuation Viewpoint: Exodus means property taxation
Wealthy people are leaving the UK & the government will need to make some tough choices as a result, warns Parthenia's James Wyatt.
Grand Registry: Surveying last month’s biggest registered deals
Latest batch of super-prime registrations led by country residences in Hampshire & Surrey and townhouses in Notting Hill & St John's Wood.
Homes with decent EPC ratings sell closer to initial asking price
Analysis by TwentyCi comes as the government confirms landlords will be required to improve their properties to Energy Performance Certificate standard C by 2030.
Ranked: Britain’s top ten cities for residential property investment in 2024
Two Scottish cities remain at the top of Colliers' chart for resi investors.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 31, 2024
The latest LonRes data suggests buying activity bounced back last week.