Policy

Consultations have opened into significant & wide-ranging reforms that promise to 'rewire a chaotic system which has become a barrier to homeownership.'

Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, the property portal's latest sentiment index finds buyers, sellers and renters in upbeat mood - though many doubt the government will meet its housing goals.

'The case for major reform of the whole property tax system – from Stamp Duty Land Tax to Inheritance Tax to Council Tax and VAT – is almost unarguable,' says Sir Vince Cable.

Reports suggest one of the many rumoured November tax hikes is not under real consideration by the Treasury.

As applications open, lawyers Emma Chadwick & Stephen Burke run through the background, practicalities & implications of the borough's latest policy - and what landlords & agents need to be actioning now.

Of the dozen identified sites, Whitehall believes Tempsford, Crews Hill & Leeds South Bank 'look most promising.'

City Hall said to be considering lowering the 35% goal for fast-track planning to kick-start more development in the capital.

Bank calls for major reform of 'antiquated' homebuying process as new research reveals over half a million transactions fail annually.

Inflation met expectations and rates held steady last week, but a potential productivity downgrade could put real estate in the crosshairs come November.

Home Builders Federation makes a series of recommendations to reverse 'alarming decline' in housing delivery across the capital.

5% fewer planning applications were submitted in Q2, but 1% more were approved.

The Bank of England 'remains focused on squeezing out any existing or emerging persistent inflationary pressures'.