The Market
CML and Which? launch standardised mortgage fee format
The Council of Mortgage Lenders and Which?
Dear George: Advice for the Chancellor in preparing the Autumn Statement 2015
In an open letter ahead of this week's Autumn Statement, Trevor Abrahmsohn raises a few issues for George Osborne's urgent attention...
Bruce Ritchie on the unintended consequences of stamp duty reform
After the 'perfect storm' of tax changes, sharp rises in SDLT now threaten to tip the UK market over the edge, says the Residential Land chief...
Infamous Park Lane squat emerges from £4m transformation
A notorious squat at the north end of Park Lane has been brought back from the brink as a resi-led scheme after suffering a history of neglect.
Former Penn School in Buckinghamshire goes up for £6m
A well-known former school site in the Chilterns is being offered up as a major development opportunity after closing its gates for the last time over the summer.
Government launches independent review of the Community Infrastructure Levy
Greg Clark and Brandon Lewis have announced an independent review into the the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), led by former British Property Federation boss Liz Peace (pictured), to "ensure communities…
Homeowner house price sentiment reaches record high in the South East
Householders in the South East are the most bullish about future house price growth, say Knight Frank and Markit, as the region's positive outlook surpasses London's by the biggest margin in over a year.
Domestic buyers rise to ‘new level of prominence’ in the London market
The proportion of sales to overseas buyers in London has fallen to 21%, according to Marsh & Parsons, as recent tax changes continue take their toll on international demand.
‘Home of Morse code’ up for £5.5m
Famed as the original "home of Morse code", the former British School of Telegraphy in Earls Court has just come up for sale.
Changing asking price can double length of time to sell
Altering an asking price - either up or down - leads to slower sales, according to some research by GetAgent.
Building Prosperity: The economic contribution of Central London’s construction industry
The City Property Association and Westminster Property Association, which represent some 400 of the capital's top owners, developers and investors, have released a "groundbreaking" report on what the…
Three new recruits for Harrods Estates in Chelsea
Harrods Estates has added three new team members to its Chelsea operation, including a new London Resi Sales Manager.