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    • Is the market ready for price growth?

  • 17th Dec 2019 08:28
  • by James Hyman
    • With the Conservatives now given a mandate to take Brexit forward and promptly as promised, Cluttons’ James Hyman and team give their view on the likely consequences for the residential markets across London…
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    • Refurbishing old buildings reduces emissions – but outdated tax rates make it expensive

  • 12th Dec 2019 07:06
  • by Walter Menteth
    • Existing buildings already embody significant COâ‚‚ emissions, which makes it all the more important to upgrade and refurbish – rather than demolish and rebuild – wherever possible. But as it stands, the UK’s tax system actually puts a significant financial penalty on refurbishment, while incentivising new construction. It’s time for that to change, says Walter Menteth…