The Market

No prizes for guessing what's at the top of the industry's wish list...

English Housing Survey confirms the rise of rent, with the private rented sector doubling in size since 2004

Still a small town in the Wirral, apparently

7,500 people a year 'taxed out of moving' says Lurot Brand boss

Historic properties specialist reports rising demand from US buyers for stately homes and country estates

Top takehomes from the Mayor's London Housing Strategy evidence base

Shake-up could see estates valued at over £2m facing bills of £20k

Including super-prime infography on six HNW global enclaves

Landlord's total returns have dropped, but still stand above 13%

PCL agent confronts Gavin Barwell on some key issues

Hometrack UK Cities Index at 6.9%; London overtaken by Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool

SDLT revenues from the middle to upper end of the market were down by £440m last year, according to new analysis - not only does the UK really need that money, but the ripple effects on other UK industries …