Policy

'Most of the demand we’re seeing now is less about "going somewhere"...it’s more about clients wanting to leave something behind,' writes Property Vision's senior partner.

The UK 'was seen as a safe investment, particularly amongst those buying high value properties,' conclude researchers after quizzing nearly 300 non-UK resident buyers five years ago.

The government has sent the wrong message by scrapping non-dom status, but any negativity has been dwarfed by the wider commotion on global financial markets this month, explains the agency's Tom Bill.

Savills' research chief Lucian Cook reflects on the ups and downs of recent years, and how the latest run of events - from a new government to tax changes - could shape the prime property market in 2025.

With new regulations on the horizon, Savills has outlined who will be affected & the key changes any landlord or tenant needs to know.

A reported amendment to the Scotland's new Housing Bill could mean a 'mansion tax on the biggest & most luxurious houses' as well as higher taxes on overseas buyers.

The tariff turbulence has calmed for now but any downwards pressure on mortgage rates is not guaranteed to last, writes Knight Frank's UK resi research boss.

Barclays Bank's data confirm buyer stampede to beat April's higher property taxes.

Caroline Walters explains how to get up to speed before next month's important AML changes come into force.

The Financial Times reports that only 14 non-compliance penalties have been collected so far, bringing in a mere £700k.

'When sentiment sours, it’s the high-end, optional purchases that stall first'

HMRC raked in £132mn from the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings in the last 12 months, up 6% on the previous year.