The Market
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.
‘Few signs of a property market bounce’ following election
But Hamptons has unearthed an interesting trend behind the headline numbers...
Rental demand continues to outpace supply
'Supply and demand remains imbalanced,' says Propertymark, as letting agents report rising tenant registrations alongside a slight decline in new rental instructions.
Tom Bill: Rate cut will boost demand but Budget uncertainty lingers
Mortgage costs are expected to fall further after the Bank of England’s decision to cut rates last week, but the prospect of tax rises may dampen demand in prime markets, says Knight Frank's UK resi…
On navigating evolving HNW real estate needs: Top private bank explores a ‘nuanced landscape’
Barclays Private Bank's Stephen Moroukian explains where wealthy clients are focusing their attentions as the prime property climate improves.